Sabang in Aceh is famous for marine tourism, many foreign tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty under the sea. One of the 20 beautiful beaches and seaside spots there is in Sabang. Get ready to swim with the fish!
Rubiah itself comes from the name Nyak Rubiah, one of the sacred of the sacred 44 who guard the City of Sabang. Underwater beauty of this island is no doubt, many tourists who come just to swim or play with ornamental fish.
Rubiah Island is an uninhabited island. However, on this island there is still a small shop selling food and drink. The island is always crowded by tourists. Both local and foreign tourists.
Those who come besides just to play on the beach, there is also a tour of the island, and some are also snorkeling enjoying the beautiful scenery of the island's underwater.
The sea water on the island is very clear and clean. Even visitors can see the underwater scenery from the water up to a depth of 15 meters.
Not infrequently visitors will see a set of sea fish that swim on the sidelines of coral reefs. Types of fish commonly found here include Flag fish, Kepe-kepe fish, Blue Botana fish, Sergeant fish, Grouper, Major fish, Putri Bali fish and many other fish species found on the island.
There are also various types of other marine biota found in this island, such as starfish, lilies, squid and various coral reefs. Coral reefs are here from hard corals to soft, with various shapes and colors. Such as coral tables and coral horns.
On this island there is also a location where coral transplants. That is where the coral nursery conducted by several institutions. Visitors can see it while doing snorkeling, because it is located at the bottom of the sea. Visitors need not worry if they do not bring snorkeling equipment.