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 Phuket & Similan Islands

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Description:
The waters surrounding Phuket are among the clearest, warmest and calmest in the world. Beneath the surface lies a wonderland of colourful coral reefs and marine life - perfect for scuba diving. If you've ever dreamed of exploring the undersea world, this is the place to realize your dreams.

Details:
 Nearest commercial airport: Phuket
 Average watertemp: Min 25 - Max 30 oCelcius.
 Average visibility: 20 Horizontal metres
 Bottom composition: Sand
 Dive conditions: Ocean/Sea, Salt water
 Seasonality: full year operation, but between November and the end of April it is best diving around here.


  Marinelife in the area:
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 Blacktip reef sharks
Around Phi Phi Island there is a good chance to see Blacktip reef sharks.
 Coastal fish & Reef Life
Seahorse, Pipe fish, Nudibranch, Frog fish.
 Hawksbill turtles
 Manta rays
Manta Rays can be seen at Racha Noi, North Point, South Point, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.
 Moray eels
Giant Moray eel
 Pelagic fish
Giant trevally, Cobia, Bluefin trevally, Rainbow Runner. Bigeye trevally can be seen at King Cruiser Wreck.
 Stingrays
Blue-spotted stingrays, Kuhl's Stingrays can be seen at Racha Yai Island (Bungalow Bay)
 Whale sharks
Whalesharks are not as common as they were due to overfishing in many countries. They are now supposedly on the CITES protected species list. Most common in March - May at dive sites such as Richelieu Rock and Hin Daeng. Can be seen anytime if you are a very lucky diver.
 Zebra sharks (Leopard)
Regular visits from Leopard sharks at: Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Phi Phi and Racha Noi Island.
  Probability of encounter:  0%,   0 > 60%,   60 > 90%,   90 > 100%