That's me in the most inappropriate attire for snorkelling. Spandex tops and board shorts would be more appropriate. I was one of three snorkellers without a personal floatation device, but that's because we can swim. Still, a facemask would have facilitated easier breathing.

Non-edible mantis shrimps add colour and movement to the underwater scenery.

A large stingray left to its own devices.

Table Coral, one of the many breath-taking species of hard and soft corals at Pulau Redang.

A shoal of herring making its presence felt.

Christmas Tree coral

On the right of the Marine Park jetty, snorkellers frolic in the aquamarine waters enjoying the luscious coral growth and its denizens. Right at the far end where the white board is, a moray eel has made its home among the rocks underwater.

From the jetty at the Marine Park, fishes abound in the clear waters providing a feast for the eyes of the snorkellers.

Many scuba divers head for Pulau Redang. Each resort has its own Dive Centre catering to the needs of divers.

The powdery sand gently massages and caresses your feet. The way to enjoy the beach is to walk barefooted but be careful of small pieces of corals and other crustaceans that litter parts of the beach.

More than a 100 snorkellers are in the water at any one time. It's a sight to behold!

Not all who snorkelled were able to swim. This personal flotation device (PFD) was enough to keep non-swimmers bouyant and comfortable in the water. The face-mask and the breathing-tube enabled the snorkeller to view the corals and fishes in a prone position without the need to lift the head to breathe. However, inexperienced snorkellers can get carried away by the exotic corals and fishes and drift unknowningly into deeper waters where the currents are stronger.

Up to 6 boats similar to the one in this picture, ferry snorkellers to specified deep water spots. Each boat has the capacity of 50 passengers. The guys in red and the one standing on the roof, are safety officers.

Schools of ikan bilis seek safety and shelter during high tide near the jetty forming a huge dark mass that instinctively changes shape as if it were orchestrated by an unknown maestro.