December 2 2016
Snorkeling at Pulau Sibuan
We continued southeast to the coastal town of Semporna in Sabah intending to dive at the islands off shore. The first day we just went snorkeling to make sure that Kari’s sinuses would equalize for future diving.
When visiting islands in this area, the harbormaster requires a complete list of passengers from tour boats each day. Upon arriving at an island, guests must sign in with the local marine outpost. The coastline, islands, and waters are manned with black-clad men with semi-auto rifles and patrolled by black fast-boats. There is also a strictly enforced tourist curfew in some areas. This region has been targeted Abu Sayyaf, a Filipino crime organization that poses under the banner of an Islamic separatist group. Since 1991 they have been carrying out bombings, kidnappings, extortion, drug trafficking, etc..
Snorkeling at Pulau Sibuan
We continued southeast to the coastal town of Semporna in Sabah intending to dive at the islands off shore. The first day we just went snorkeling to make sure that Kari’s sinuses would equalize for future diving.
When visiting islands in this area, the harbormaster requires a complete list of passengers from tour boats each day. Upon arriving at an island, guests must sign in with the local marine outpost. The coastline, islands, and waters are manned with black-clad men with semi-auto rifles and patrolled by black fast-boats. There is also a strictly enforced tourist curfew in some areas. This region has been targeted Abu Sayyaf, a Filipino crime organization that poses under the banner of an Islamic separatist group. Since 1991 they have been carrying out bombings, kidnappings, extortion, drug trafficking, etc..
Crown of Thorns sea star (eats coral)
On the island were living a few local "Sea Gypsies"
or Bajau Laut.
Also see this link:
Borneo's Bajau Laut link with great photos by Daily Mail U. K.
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