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Batu Nisan

Batu Nisan

Perhentian Island, Malaysia

Depth
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13m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Batu Nisan

This shallow scuba dive consists of a series of large boulder rocks which form a type of reef which descends down to a sandy sea floor at a depth of only 13 meters. On this reef you can find numerous small marine critters such as starfish and crustaceans. Marine life is in abundance and boxfish, butterflyfish, unicornfish, sweetlips, surgeonfish and many more are commonly sighted here.

Batu Nisan Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wall, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

13m

Visibility Range

6m 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

9% at 11m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Bannerfish
  • Boxfish
  • Butterflyfish
  • Rays
  • Surgeonfish
  • Sweetlips
  • Unicornfish
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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