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Lobster Wall
Deep Mabul wall dive with pygmy seahorse and current.
About Lobster Wall
Lobster Wall is a deep Mabul wall-and-plateau dive with sea fans, a small cave, and a pygmy seahorse section that rewards careful scanning of the wall. It is more technical than the easier Mabul reefs, with depth and current making it better suited to experienced divers.
Research Estimate At Lobster Wall
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Where Is Lobster Wall?
Lobster Wall Planning Details
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Reported Depth
14m - 80m
Depth Note
Public guides place Lobster Wall on a deep Mabul wall system; some describe a 14m plateau dropping to much deeper water, while other guides frame the working band around 25-40m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Deep vertical wall with sea fans, ledges, and a current-sensitive profile that can shift into a drift-like dive.
Safety & Access At Lobster Wall
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay disciplined on buoyancy and gas, and avoid getting pinned against the wall or sea fans if the current builds.
Access Restrictions
Best handled with an operator that knows Mabul wall-current patterns.
Legal Notes
Follow local Sabah marine-park and operator rules.
Local Intel For Lobster Wall
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a deep-wall scuba site for experienced divers who can hold position on current and move slowly along sea fans and ledges.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site because the wall drops away quickly and current can be strong.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the main features sit too deep.
Lobster Wall Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Lobster Wall
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Wildlife at Lobster Wall
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Recent Logged Visits At Lobster Wall
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Lobster Wall Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Lobster Wall Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Official Sabah tourism page supporting the Mabul reef-slope and macro-life baseline.
Operator page describing the Lobster Wall 2nd-wall section, deep drop-off, strong current, and pygmy seahorse on sea fans.
Mabul dive-site guide describing Lobster Wall as the closest thing to a vertical wall dive on the island and noting drift potential.
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