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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Dive Chumphon Pinnacle

I went out shopping for a resort for next week. We will stay on this island, it is relaxing, not too large (6 x 3 km) and not too overwhelmed by tourists. In fact it is over serviced for the number of tourists since all resorts seem fully staffed in expectation of the rush starting in July. 

At 7 AM Catherine went for another dive on two sites Chumphon Pinnacle and Green Rock. She saw Damsel fish, a ramora nibbled on her earring, a few huge groupers came by. The were schools of barracuda, bat fish, angelfish, spotted ray and some parrot fish.

Asia Dive Site | Thailand dive sites :: Koh Tao : Chumphon Pinnacle: "Situated around 11km to the northwest of Koh Tao is one of the better regarded dive sites in the area. It consists of one large main pinnacle with several more smaller ones surrounding it, rising from depths of around 35 to 15 meters. There are large underwater plateaus rich in branch corals, sea whips and barrel sponges and an exceptional presence of reef inhabitants and pelagic visitors. Chumphon Pinnacle is where you are most likely to spot the seasonally visiting whale sharks and occasionally manta rays.
Depth: 14 - 35m
Viz: 5 - 25m
Currents: Can be strong
Getting there : Boat 45 mins"
Thailand dive sites :: Koh Tao : Twin Peaks

On the far side of Koh Nang Yuan starting at around 5 meters below the surface and dropping to a depth of 18 metres is Twin Peaks or just "Twins". This is an ideal site for beginners due to its depth and ease of navigation. The rocks are embedded into white sand and there is no shortage of marine life here. A friendly pair of rare saddleback clownfish and be found to the western side of the larger of the Twins.

Yesterday she went out snorkeling near Shark Island

Thailand :: Koh Tao : Shark Island

Named after its resemblance to a dorsal fin, Shark Island is a twin rock outcrop situated to the southeast of Koh Tao. Each side of the islet offers a different array of marine life and features making it almost two sites in one! On the east side you'll find myriad soft corals, gorgonians and sponges while the west offers hard coral formations that are home to moray eels, nudibranchs, sting rays and the odd Leopard shark. Titan triggerfish can be very aggressive here so approach with caution. Maximum depth at this site is 25 metres.