Thailand Scuba Diving Dive Site Directory
Area |
Koh Chang |
Site |
Hin Kuak Ma |
Location |
About 1km east Koh Yak and Koh Laun |
Depth |
Average 10m / Maximum 16m |
Description
This is one of the best dives in this area. The south side of the site is a rocky wall, where it is good to spot a variety of marine life such as eels, nudibranchs and stonefish. The opposite side of the rock is a slope, covered in coral, and with an abundance of fish.
Amongst the common residents of reef fishes, blue-spotted ribbontail rays and morays are occasionally encountered, along with bamboo sharks and turtles. The waters around this site, also referred to as Three Finger Rock, are good for snorkelling.
Watching out for the Reef: Coral Conservation Guide for Divers
• Avoid touching live corals. You can kill them with your bare hands.
• Keep your gauge and octopus hoses close to yourself and prevent them damaging the reef.
• Secure your weight belt. Dropping of the weights can destroy the reef.
• Refrain from chasing or touching animals, especially manta rays and whale sharks.
•Maintain a comfortable distant and enjoy
watching them!
Many divers unintentionally destroy corals whilst diving.
Here are a few guidelines on how to avoid doing so.
• Use the correct amount of weight to aid in your buoyancy.
• Control your fins; keep them away from the reefs and avoid kicking sand onto the corals.
• Do not pick up organic objects (dead or alive) from the sea. Likewise, please do not buy shells or other decorative products made from sea animals.
• Do not stand or rest on the stone-like corals. After all, they are living animals.
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