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Tiga Island Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Tiga Island ParkMap showing the location of Tiga Island ParkTiga IslandLocation in Borneo
LocationSabah, Malaysia
Coordinates5°43′N 115°39′E / 5.717°N 115.650°E / 5.717; 115.650
Area158 km (61 sq mi)
Established1978
Governing bodySabah Parks

Tiga Island Park was established in 1978, although the area has been under protection as a forest reserve since 1933. It is located north of Kuala Penyu, opposite the swampy Klias Peninsula, in Sabah, Malaysia.

The park covers 158 square kilometres of mostly ocean, containing the 3 islands of Tiga, Kalampunian Besar and Kalampunian Damit. The islands were formed in 1897 by the eruption of mud volcanos.

Tiga Island is now covered in dense vegetation; however volcanic activity continues in the form of bubbling mud and methane gas venting, although the last major outpouring of mud was in the early 1960s.

Kalampunian Besar Island, also known as Sandbank Island, is now little more than a sandbar, eroded away by wave action. Known for its sugar-white sands and clear waters, it is popular for scuba diving and snorkelling.

Kalampunian Damit Island, also known as Snake Island, is little more than a large rock. It is known as a mating location for venomous sea snakes.

Tiga Island Park is administered by Sabah Parks.

See also

References

  1. ^ Scherr, Robert (25 November 2000). "Surviving just fine; Discovering Pulau Tiga island beyond the lights, camera, action". The Windsor Star.
  2. "Pulau Tiga Park - The Official Sabah Parks Website". Retrieved 3 November 2024.

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Protected areas of Sabah
World Heritage Site
State parks
Protection forest reserves
Other nature reserves and sanctuaries
National parks of Malaysia
West Malaysia
East Malaysia
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