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Golden Reef

Golden Reef

Tioman Island, Malaysia

Depth
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32m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Golden Reef
Golden Reef is situated next to Tiger Reef. It's a smaller reef with many rock boulders, covered in amazing healthy fans, hard and soft corals. The reef and marine live are comparable to that of Tiger Reef

Golden Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

32m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 33%

O2
CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 30m / 35%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Angel Fish
  • Bat Fish
  • Black Tip Reef Sharks
  • Butterfly Fish
  • Emperors
  • Lion Fish
  • Moray Eels
  • Napoleon Wrasse
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Parrot Fish
  • Puffer Fish
  • Stingrays
  • Titan Trigger Fish
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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.

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