Lankayan Island, Coral island in Beluran District, Malaysia.
The white sandy beaches of Lankayan Island extend along the shoreline of dense tropical vegetation, creating a natural environment in the Sulu Sea.
In 2003, the Malaysian government established the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area, incorporating Lankayan Island to protect marine resources and prevent fishing activities.
Marine conservation staff on Lankayan Island maintain turtle protection programs, monitoring nesting sites and ensuring the safe release of hatchlings into the sea.
The Lankayan Island Dive Resort offers 23 wooden chalets with modern amenities, located 90 minutes by boat from Sandakan jetty in Sabah.
Between March and May, the waters surrounding Lankayan Island become a gathering spot for whale sharks, allowing divers to observe these large fish.
Location: Beluran District
GPS coordinates: 6.50700,117.91772
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:00
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