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    Eve's Garden – Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park (Sarawak) Dive Site

    25m Max
    10-25m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    Eve's Garden is one of Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park (Sarawak)'s most rewarding dive sites, offering huge colorful sea fans, whip corals, frogfish, and nudibranchs. The site's healthy marine ecosystem supports diverse fish populations and vibrant coral formations throughout the diving season, creating an underwater landscape that rewards repeated exploration. With consistent water temperatures of 27 to 30 degrees Celsius and visibility regularly exceeding 15 meters, Eve's Garden provides excellent conditions for underwater exploration and photography across all certification levels. The site's diverse topography creates multiple habitat zones supporting different species at various depths, from shallow coral gardens teeming with juvenile fish to deeper sections where larger pelagic species patrol the blue water. Nutrient-rich currents flowing over the reef structure sustain abundant filter-feeding invertebrates including gorgonian sea fans, sponges, and crinoids that add spectacular color to the underwater scenery. The protected marine park status ensures excellent coral health with thriving hard and soft coral communities providing critical habitat for the diverse marine life. Seasonal variations bring different species into the area with the dry season months consistently delivering the best combination of visibility, calm conditions, and active marine life encounters. Whether diving the shallower sections for macro photography or exploring the deeper walls and pinnacles for wide-angle opportunities, Eve's Garden delivers memorable underwater experiences throughout the diving season.

    Dive Briefing

    "Begin the dive at the shallowest point of Eve's Garden and take a moment to orient yourself before descending along the sea fan forest. Maintain excellent buoyancy throughout the dive to protect the fragile coral formations and diverse marine life inhabiting the reef structure. Swim along the formation exploring the various depth zones while observing the diverse habitats and marine species that occupy each zone. Check overhangs, ledges, and crevices for resting turtles, moray eels, and cryptic critters that shelter from the current. Pay special attention to the coral bommies and gorgonian fans where smaller species like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs can be found with careful observation. Monitor your depth and remaining NDL carefully throughout the dive and maintain conservative ascent profiles, especially when moving between different depth zones. Keep your dive buddy in visual contact and communicate regularly using standard hand signals. Complete your safety stop at 5 meters deploying your DSMB before surfacing near the boat, watching for boat traffic overhead during your ascent."

    Signature Marine Life

    sea fans

    high

    Best: March, April, May

    frogfish

    high

    Best: March, April, May

    diverse reef fish

    high

    Best: March, April, May

    tropical marine species

    high

    Best: March, April, May

    coral invertebrates

    high

    Best: March, April, May

    Safety & Hazards

    • Strong currents around pinnacles and walls requiring drift diving techniques and DSMB deployment
    • Boat traffic from fishing vessels and dive boats requiring surface marker buoy use
    • Deeper wall sections requiring careful NDL monitoring and conservative ascent rates
    • Marine life hazards including stonefish and scorpionfish on reef ledges
    • Remote location with limited emergency medical facilities and extended distance to hyperbaric chamber
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital Miri
    40km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Eve's Garden is suitable for Advanced Open Water divers, offering rewarding encounters with diverse marine life in a stunning underwater setting. Underwater photographers will find excellent opportunities with the diverse topography and abundant marine subjects, from colorful reef fish to dramatic coral formations. The site rewards both wide-angle and macro photography approaches depending on the conditions and subjects encountered. Divers with an interest in marine biology will appreciate the biodiversity on display, while those seeking relaxing reef dives will find calm conditions and beautiful scenery throughout the diving season.

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy beach relaxation, snorkeling, and island exploration.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyintermediate
    CertificationAdvanced Open Water
    Currentmoderate
    Water Temp27-30°C
    Best TimeApril - September

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Local Dive Operator
    Pricing Guide
    $60 - $100
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm
    60mm macro

    Best for: wide_angle, macro

    Nearby Stay

    Miri Dive Resort

    Miri2km away

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    Miri Beach Hotel

    Miri3km away

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