Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Tun Sakaran Marine Park is a protected marine park located off the coast of Semporna in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Gazetted in 2004 and managed by Sabah Parks, it covers 350 sq km and encompasses eight islands including Boheydulang, Bodgaya, Tetagan and Sibuan within the Coral Triangle. Notable for its diverse coral reefs, clear turquoise waters, volcanic crater lagoon and Bajau Laut communities, it is a major destination for snorkeling, diving and island-hopping excursions from Semporna.

Visitors can expect a boat-based island-hopping experience from Semporna Jetty to eight tropical islands with white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and fringing coral reefs. The setting includes forested volcanic islands, notably Boheydulang with its flooded crater lagoon and hiking trail to a viewpoint, as well as stilt villages of Bajau Laut communities. Visitors can explore beaches, snorkel and dive on reefs, hike trails, and visit the Sabah Parks visitor centre and jetties on the main islands.

Gazetted on 28 July 2004 as Sabah's first and largest marine park, covering 350 sq km. Named after Tun Sakaran Dandai, the 8th Chief Minister of Sabah and former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, to protect the coral reef and island ecosystems of the Semporna region. The islands include evidence of volcanic activity, particularly the crater on Boheydulang Island.

The park is home to Bajau Laut (Sea Bajau) communities who live in stilt villages over the water on islands such as Selakan, Sebangkat and Bodgaya, maintaining a traditional sea-nomadic lifestyle, boat-building and fishing culture within the Coral Triangle region.