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The diving and marine life |
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SIMILAN ISLANDS Fifty-two miles north-west of Phuket lies Koh Similan Marine National Park. This is an archipelago of nine granite islands, reputed to be in the world's top ten dive sites. The Similans provide a huge variety of diving topography and boast the richest variety and abundance of reef fish in Thailand. During southern Thailand's hot season in February, March and April, the rising sea temperature causes a boom in plankton levels. This in turn attracts whale sharks and manta rays to be drawn to the Similan islands to feed. The eastern Similan dive sites feature lush coral gardens with sea anemones and a host of colourful reef fish. Seas are calm and dives are at moderate depths, suitable for all levels of divers and also for snorkellers. Western dive sites feature enormous granite boulders, descending down to 40 meters with swim throughs, caves and tunnels, making the diving more challenging. Currents provide nutrients for a colourful variety of soft corals and seafans. Above sea level, the islands are covered in lush rainforest, and there is an abundance of bird life. |
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