Sea Shore Life in Port Dickson - Activities

Rock crabs found between rocks

We are fortunate that nature is still easily found here along the Straits of Malacca. Bringing the children out during low tide provide us ample time to fascinate them. Many city dwellers have not even visited these historical waters. It remains busy until today since the days of the Zheng He expeditions followed by the establishments of the Portuguese then Dutch and English influence. A more famous or older name to these parts is Cape Rachado. The lighthouse being the main attraction.

Snail's egg capsules

Green eels caught below rocks

Hunting hermit crabs at night

A live sand dollar with cockles, snail and window pane shell in the background   

Beautiful sea grass can be found washed up on the beach 

Rare moment with a seahorse found swimming next to us!

Getting a field guide would be invaluable when setting out to explore nature. Whether you are a keen flora or fauna person this location has lots to do. Popular field guides for birds, fish, sea shells, mangrove plants and sea shore life for muddy or sandy shore will be very useful. Here you can even catch sight of reptiles, mammals and even insects. Don't forget about the nocturnal creatures like the owls, bats, hermit crabs and wild boar too.