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Anemone Reef
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Anemone Reef is a pinnacle that come s 4-7 meters to the
surface and slopes down to over 25 meters at the seabed. Like
many of the dive sites in the area it is covered in anemones.
These in turn provide shelter and protection for many different
types of Anemone fish, shrimps and Porcelain crabs. In the
deeper parts large clusters of healthy soft corals cling to
the reef. Near the seabed huge Gorgonian sea fans sway in
the often strong currents found in this area. Leopard Sharks
are common resting on the bottom and many juvenile Moray Eels
can be spotted in the nooks and crannies. Being an exposed
site dozens of fish species have made Anemone reef there home.
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Phuket
Shark Point
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Phuket Shark Point or Hin Musang which means shark rock in
Thai so gets its name from the common sighting of Leopard
Sharks found resting on the seabed. Seen by many as one of
the best dive sites in the area, Shark point rarely leaves
divers disappointed. The pinnacle breaks the surface and drops
to 20 meters at its deepest. Many purple and pink soft corals
compete for limited space on this incredibly healthy dive
site. As with Anemone Reef strong currents are not uncommon
which brings nutrient rich water. With so much food the marine
life surrounding is amazing. Large schools of Jacks and Barracudas
patrol the waters with Snapper, Goatfish and Fusiliers. For
the lucky diver a resident Hammerhead Shark sometimes appears
as do the Whale sharks.
Hin Daeng
Hin Daeng or "Red Rock" is so named because of
the carpets of red anemone that cover the shallower depths
of this huge pinnacle. Hin Daeng boasts one of the deepest
drop-offs in Thailand, nearly 70 metres to the sea bed. Famous
for its pelagic life, schooling Rainbow Runner, Barracudas
and Grey Reef Sharks often are seen cruising the blue. In
the shallower waters Fusiliers, Rabbitfish and Wrasse rule
the waters. Leopard Sharks are regulars, swimming or quietly
resting on the numerous ledges. Many invertebrates can be
found including Boxer Shrimp and Porcelain Crabs guarding
their anemone homes.
Hin Muang
Hin Muang or "Purple Rock" has been rated one of
the best dive sites in Thailand and that of the world. Named
after the forests of purple soft corals this amazing pinnacle
begins at 12 metres below the surface. Fulfilling all that
Hin Daeng has to offer, Manta Rays and ever impressive Whale
Sharks are often seen. It is common in the months of May till
July to swim with these gentle giants, with many Cobias following
close by. Deep drop-off walls surround this "loaf of
bread" shaped reef. This is a photographers dream with
many opportunities for both wide-angle and macro, as many
Nudibranches, Tube Worms, Pipefish and Seahorses can be found
by those with a keen eye.
"Amazing", "Fantastic", "The best",
just to name a few ways our customers have described them.
These two sights are about as good as it gets, this is the
favoured spot for Whale sharks, Manta rays, Grey & Reef
sharks and even Hammerheads. These site's should not be missed
and can be visited as a day trip or better still by our liveaboard.
Koh Rock Nok
A beautiful dive between two small islands, Koh Rock Nok
offers the diver a seascape of wall diving and terrain of
huge boulders. Encrusted everywhere are Zigzag Oysters, giving
many of the smaller critters a place to hide. Huge Moray Eels
and Lionfish are common with many Nudibranchs and Sea Warts
for the photographer. With the currents giving a steady flow
of nutrient rich water, Whale Sharks and Manta Rays can be
seen by the lucky diver. Common also are schooling Moorish
Idols, Clownfish, and an array of Jacks and Barracudas. A
favourite for night diving, Koh Rock Nok offers usually sheltered
waters good for the novice to the most experienced of divers.
Koh Ha
This is a dive site for the truly adventurous diver. Koh
Ha is a small group of 5 islands separated by deep channels,
some reaching depths greater than 50 meters. Often the visibility
around the islands exceeds 30 meters. The main attraction
here is on the largest of the islands Koh Ha Yai.
A huge cave that can be easily entered using one of two entries.
The deepest is at 16 meters and the shallower is found at
5 meters. Once inside the cave opens up to a massive cathedral.
Here the diver can surface inside the island and look up to
the roof over 30 meters above. Stalactites hang down from
the ceiling. Inside the cathedral is not dark and torches
are not required. Light filtering through the cave entrances
gives of a truly magical light show creating rather strange
illusions around the diver. Due to the layout of the islands
Koh Ha can be dived in all sea conditions.
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