The Island along with the protected Marine Park is located in the richly diverse South China Sea and the archipelago comprises of nine islands (Lima Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kecil Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Batu Ling Island, Pinang Island and the main Redang Island). All the reefs around this area is protected by the Marine & Fisheries department to ensure the region protects its underwater heritage and ecosystem.

There are more than 30 dive locations, filled with both beautiful hard and soft corals. Expect to see turtles, reef sharks (harmless to humans), various marine species including moray eels, angel fish, barracuda, napoleon, trigger fish, rainbow runner, giant stingray, cuttlefish, octopus, nudibranch and more.