Similan conditions now
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AndamanLiveaboards
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We have seen few manta rays in Koh Bon last 23rd November
OnTheSpot
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Last week five mantas at Koh Bon with 30 meter visibility 
Ringo
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Yes, many Mantas seen at Koh Bon recently.
Kelvinyu73
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Hi everyone,
Any news on the whether the corals recovered from this year's coral bleaching event ?
Heard that Similan island corals recovered since the monsoon started, but the shallow corals, esp those without benefit of facing a current (i.e on east side), are still impacted ....
will be diving in december, and it would be nice to know which dive sites are still considered "good shape"....
Any news on the whether the corals recovered from this year's coral bleaching event ?
Heard that Similan island corals recovered since the monsoon started, but the shallow corals, esp those without benefit of facing a current (i.e on east side), are still impacted ....
will be diving in december, and it would be nice to know which dive sites are still considered "good shape"....
Hey there,
we've seen mantas at Island 9, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock. Loads (14 in one dive) of eagle rays and dolphins at Surin Islands, there were a couple of whale sharks cruising at Koh Bon, turtles all over the place, great visibility, flat calm seas and nice weather. When I say "we" I mean the guys & girls on our boat - not the poor bugger sat in the office :admin:
Coral bleaching: yes, in the shallow areas. Dive sites such as Elephant Head, West of Eden, Christmas Point, North Point still great. The Surin island dive sites are in great shape, minimal damage. The soft corals and most of the hard corals are recovering in the Similans. Richelieu Rock is still mind-blowing.
I'll be diving in December as well - finally
Greetings from Khao Lak
Karin
we've seen mantas at Island 9, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock. Loads (14 in one dive) of eagle rays and dolphins at Surin Islands, there were a couple of whale sharks cruising at Koh Bon, turtles all over the place, great visibility, flat calm seas and nice weather. When I say "we" I mean the guys & girls on our boat - not the poor bugger sat in the office :admin:
Coral bleaching: yes, in the shallow areas. Dive sites such as Elephant Head, West of Eden, Christmas Point, North Point still great. The Surin island dive sites are in great shape, minimal damage. The soft corals and most of the hard corals are recovering in the Similans. Richelieu Rock is still mind-blowing.
I'll be diving in December as well - finally
Greetings from Khao Lak
Karin
martinetti
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I also read pretty alarming news about the health of the ecosystems in Thailand... I wonder what is the real situation since many of you are actually dive operators...
Anyway, I am going to Thailand in february and I will write a report on this board about what I saw.
Anyway, I am going to Thailand in february and I will write a report on this board about what I saw.
stevenl
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So, does that have anything to do with writing what is really happening?
And I'm sure that will give valuable information to some people. Just as the reports from operators, covering many trips, can give valuable information.
martinetti
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It is actually hard to get an accurate view of the global situation. I don't want to be rude, but there is confusion and contradictory information everywhere I look.
I am sorry if I offended anyone.
I am sorry if I offended anyone.
