Eye Candy

Eye Candy is a visually spectacular advanced dive site in the Semporna archipelago of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, where the reef's extraordinary color palette and photogenic marine life create an underwater feast for the eyes that perfectly earns its sweet name. This site emphasizes the aesthetic qualities of Coral Triangle diving, with compositions and color combinations that keep photographers and visual enthusiasts in a state of constant delight. The reef at Eye Candy features exceptionally colorful coral communities, with soft corals in vivid purples, pinks, oranges, and yellows creating a chromatic display that rivals anything in the underwater world. These soft coral communities are complemented by healthy hard coral growth that provides structural complexity and additional color variations. The overall visual impact is stunning, with every viewing angle revealing new color combinations and compositions. Fish populations add dynamic color to the already spectacular reef backdrop. Schools of anthias in shimmering pink and orange hover above the coral, creating living color clouds that shift and reform in constant motion. Angelfish and butterflyfish add their bold patterns, while the various species of wrasse contribute their unique color schemes. The density and diversity of colorful fish species against the vibrant coral backdrop creates photographic opportunities of exceptional quality. The macro subjects at Eye Candy are equally visually striking. Nudibranchs in psychedelic color combinations traverse the reef surfaces, their elaborate forms seeming designed specifically to complement the site's aesthetic character. Cuttlefish display their famous color-changing abilities, and various species of shrimp add tiny splashes of color to the coral interstices. Sea turtles provide graceful movement through the colorful scene, and the deeper sections may reveal larger species attracted by the reef's productivity. The advanced designation reflects the site's depth and current conditions. Eye Candy is accessed from the Semporna area's dive resorts and provides one of the most visually rewarding dives in the archipelago. For divers and photographers who appreciate the aesthetic dimension of diving, this site delivers a sensory experience that fully justifies its indulgent name.