Marta is the first JR PADI OPEN WATER of 2020! We can't wait for her to enjoy scuba diving from now on, anywhere in the world. Start the New Year with your very first scuba diving licence. By completing the Padi Open Water Course, you can dive anywhere in the world! If you are [...]
Hello Pom Pom Lovers! We have very exciting news for you all: The Pom Pom Turtle Camp! Volunteer program for sea turtle conservation and preservation Pom Pom Sea Turtle Conservation Camp gives you the unique chance to explore the beautiful world of sea turtles and the warm, pristine waters of the Celebes [...]
Hello Pom Pom Lovers, I heard that some of you love to go for a morning snorkelling or diving in mandarin house-reef, a wonderful dive site at a fin kick from the jetty! Take a few minutes break to enjoy this video made by our Resident Marine Biologist, Oriana! I will then wait for [...]
Hello Pom Pom Lovers! It’s time to celebrate here in Pom Pom! At the end of Semporna Hari Penyu (Semporna Turtle Day), we renew our Memorandum of Understanding with the amazing Sabah Wildlife Department for Pom Pom Island Turtle Hatchery! A huge thank you go to WWF-Malaysia for the (almost) daily help!! Our marine biologist Oriana and reservation [...]
If you enjoy snorkelling or diving, you absolutely have to graduate from fish to sea turtles! Observing these amazing creatures in their natural habitat is a magical experience... While diving or snorkelling you will have the unique opportunity to see Layla, one of our resident green turtle, taking a nap or Arlenita, resting on [...]
We have a limited space left in our resort in June, July and August - don't miss it! Pom Pom Island Resort is known for its clear blue water, breath-taking sunsets and completely pedestrian way of life - travel around the tiny island by foot, bicycle or kayak. Moreover, the sea turtle nesting season is about [...]
Our sea turtle hatchery is getting full again! On 2017, we have released 8430 Green and Hawksbill hatchlings into the turquoise water of the Celebes Sea, and right now we have 5 green and 2 hawksbill turtle nests ready to hatch in the next few weeks. Visit Pom Pom Island Resort and discover more [...]
On 13th April, Mr Biagio planted with me more than 30 corals on a new artificial reef (“NANATURTLE”), located in mandarin house-reef at a depth of 12 meters. We started with a short briefing on the dive site and coral planting techniques…. and we spent 92 minutes in underwater, planting corals and assisting to [...]
When we are able, the dive staff at Pom Pom, check out our local sites looking for new and strange critters. Its really important for us to find new things for our diving guests, as many guests are repeater guests and we want to give them something new to see and photograph. Two days ago, [...]
Our very friendly English family are the latest turtle nest sponsors in our hatchery. Nikki, Sam, Freddie, Chloe, Alex, Jojo, Harry and last but not least, Poppy went with the Turtle Patrol and found the eggs 2 nights ago, and wanted to support our efforts to protect the turtles. They have been diving with us [...]
