Perhentian Dive Site Terumbu Tiga / Three Rocks (T3)

Terumbu Tiga lies to the east of the bigger of the two Perhentian Islands (Besar) and is accessed by boat. Its a collection of rocks, which provide a great habitat for critters, with very clear water and fun swim-throughs. This formation of large boulders is potentially the most picturesque site in the Perhentians. Soft corals including beautiful, whip and fan corals are plentiful while daisy coral, anemones, nudibranch and many other colourful critters have made these rocks their home. The collection of rocks also offers many exciting swim-throughs and canyons.

Description

This dive site is characterized by a rock formation that goes down from the coast to a sandy bottom at a depth of 20 meters.

Fauna and Flora

In terms of fauna and flora species most common are the soft corals, gorgonians, hard corals, oysters, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, starfish, sea breams, parrotfish, jacks, fuziliers, barracudas, batfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, hawkfish, angelfish, razorfish, lionfish, scorpionfish, morays and turtles.

Diving Types

Sightseeing Deep Diving Identifying sea life

Maximum depth

20 m

When to go

April   May   June   July   August   September