Erica Reef, Malaysia

Malaysia / Sabah / Kota Kinabalu /
 reef, draw only border
(Terumbu Siput). Erica Reef, 24km east-northeast of Mariveles Reef is small, almost circular, with an outside radius about 1 km. It dries entirely at high tide, enclosing a shallow lagoon. A few rocks remain visible on the east side at low water but there is no obvious point of reference.

The lagoon is too shallow to be of much interest and the outer reef is a steep slope rather than a drop-off, but it descends into very deep water. Healthy stony corals harbouring a myriad of reef creatures descend into the depths and many shoals of semi-pelagic fish are seen in the clear visibility.

On each reef the south walls are precipitous while their other boundaries are slopes, the walls are a result of prevailing currents and the direction of maximum sunlight encouraging coral growth.
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Coordinates:   8°6'21"N   114°8'1"E

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