Gaya island: Borneo's biodiverse treasurehouse of jungle and marine life

A short break on tropical Gaya island is a dream for snorkellers and conservationists alike - but just beware of the monkeys

Well, now we know what you don't do in Borneo - and that is take your gear off after you've climbed Mount Kinabalu.

An earthquake and then international focus on the behaviour of backpackers on the mountain has brought attention to the tropical island. And while many come for the mountain, which is one of the great - and most difficult - hikes in the world, it is Borneo's marine life which captivated me.