A
small island with enough tree
cover to keep a pair of sea
eagles happy, it is located
about four nautical miles east
of West Canister.
The
island can easily be swam
around in one dive, but here
it's important to slow down
and look carefully, as the
smaller marine life is what
you should be enjoying. Pipefish,
anemone crab, octopus or
mantis shrimp are frequently
observed.
With
usually clear water, the
boulders with sea fans and
soft corals make powerful
topography, while the hard
corals are healthy and colorful.
Anemones
and sea whips dot the terrain,
and you will see various
triggerfish, stonefish, scorpionfish,
and tigertail seahorses.
The Mergui Archipelago has
something for everyone, and
although the dive sites here
can often learn towards the
advanced, even intermediate
divers will love the place
as long as the dive sites
are picked carefully.
As
always, consult with the
divemaster before diving
to make sure you aren't getting
more than you bargained for.
Conditions change constantly
due to fluctuating tides
and your dive professional
is the best source of current
information.
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