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Scuba Dive Thailand - Dive Sites
Thailand Scuba Diving - Koh Tachai
Located in one of Thailand's scuba diving regions, the Similan and Surin Islands, this submerged plateau is divided into three reefs, each dominating a different depth with different structures and reef inhabitants.
Koh Tachai, Thailand - Southern Point
Off the southern point of Koh Tachai, two submerged
pinnacles stand proud of many large boulders and smaller rocks, providing
great swim-throughs. This, the southernmost area of the site, is part
of the deepest of the three reefs, ranging from 25m to 30m. This section
is an essential spot to scuba dive in Thailand if you want to catch glimpses of manta rays and whale
sharks, which both frequent the area.
Scuba Dive Koh Tachai - Central Section
The second, or central section of the Koh Tachai reef is slightly
shallower and is constructed mainly of hard corals and large rocks,
around which schools of spadefish –such as pinnate batfish - are
tended to by common cleanerfish. Clinging to the rocks are gorgonian
sea fans, featherstars, colourful crinoids and areas of carpet sea anemones.
Large bullethead parrotfish and even larger Napoleon wrasse share these
waters with Moorish idols, schooling bannerfish, juvenile snappers and
a variety of triggerfish including titan and orange-striped. Scuba dive Koh Tachai if you want to leave the water cleaned up by the cleaner fish.
Scuba Dive Koh Tachai - Shallow Section
The third and shallowest section of the Koh Tachai scuba dive site sits in
12m. Here you will encounter many Indian lionfish amongst backdrops
of gorgonian sea fans and giant clams. Other schooling fish life includes
sweetlips and juvenile yellowtail barracuda.
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