Tiga Island National Park: Geological Mapping and Protected Coastal Landscapes in Sabah
A marine protected area shaped by mud volcano activity
This park encompasses three distinct islands created by mud volcanic eruptions in the South China Sea. Featuring a unique combination of soft, water-saturated terrain, white sandbars, and rocky outcrops, the area offers a compelling look at dynamic coastal geography. The marine environment supports extensive coral reefs and shoals, making the protected zone a key example of geological and marine diversity within the Sabah region.
- Area
- 158 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland

