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Sponge Garden
Sponge Garden: Barrel sponges on a rocky slope to about 17m.
- Depth
- 10–17m
- Current
- Mild
- Minimum level
- Open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Barrel sponges on a rocky slope to about 17m
- Scorpionfish, lionfish, barracuda, goatfish and parrotfish
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What may rule it out
- Conditions can change. Confirm depth, current and access with a local operator.
Access and timing
Plan this through Koh Rong Archipelago
Best overall months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Koh Rong Archipelago
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Sponge Garden.
Whale shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Bluespotted ribbontail ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Giant moray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Great barracuda
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Spotted eagle ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
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Sources & last checked
Checked August 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Koh Rong Sanloem dive sites, Scuba Nation Diving Centre
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.