VISIT THE GIANT CLAMS AND MARINE INVERTEBRATE HATCHERY

The island is also home to the Giant Clams and Marine Invertebrate Hatchery, which has recently become an extremely popular pit stop for many on a visit to the area. This research and conservation facility, housed in a wooden stilt complex that overlooks the sea, is where rare giant clams are bred. Launched in 2006, the hatchery is a collaboration between Malaysia’s Sabah Parks and the UK’S Marine Conservation Society. Visitors have the opportunity to check out the exhibition hall as well as the nurseries where juveniles from seven of the world’s nine clam species are kept.

VISIT THE BAJAU LAUT

The island of Bohey Dulang is best known for its population of Bajau Laut. Known for their seafaring ways, the community lives in stilted houses around the marine park and many visitors travel to the island to see these nomads living their day-to-day lives out at sea.

BELOW Bajau Laut kids enjoy the crystal-clear water 123rf

RIGHT A giant clam 123rf

TOP LEFT The Bajau Laut construct simple huts on stilts and use traditional boats called lepa lepa

TOP RIGHT The older generation of Bajau Laut have witnessed gradual change over the years

ABOVE A Bajau Laut girl wearing white powder as a sunscreen