Photography by Ir. Razmahwata Mohd Razalli
While attending CAFEO 24 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, from 22-24 October 2024, several IEM members took the opportunity to visit Semporna for a brief dive session. The dive base was Selakan Island, a location recognised for its vibrant underwater ecosystem. The group enjoyed a unique communal experience which reflected the close-knit island lifestyle and had meals prepared by local residents.
During the dive, they were thrilled to document a juvenile cryptic frogfish; this marked only the second sighting of this species in Semporna and the first around Selakan Island. The discovery was made with the help of the dive guide, Nathan, whose expertise in spotting rare marine life added a special highlight to the experience.
