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Koh Larn is 4 nm from Pattaya- only 45 with a slow
boat. From the map you see the 4 main dive sites.
It is the perfect start for beginners and Scuba Review. Sheltered,
small or no waves so you can adopt to wind and current direction.
1. Koh Larn Drop Off
Location: Koh Lam is the largest island Visible from
the beach at Pattaya, some 5.5 miles due west of the mainland.
Diving: Depth: 6-25m
Visibility:5-12m
Condition: Moderate current to fairly strong (depending on the
monsoon) A flat part of the fringing reef, with luxuriant growths of
both hard and soft corals, gorgonian sea fans, and wire corals, are
found close to the point of the headland at a depth of approximately
6 meters A series of rocky ledges step down from there to about 15
meters, where bushy antipatharian corals, gorgonian sea fans, and
wire corals predominate A sandy to rocky bottom slopes farther to a
depth of 22 meters, spotted with clumps of bushy antipatharian.
2. SHARK POINT (KOH LARN)
Location: "Laem Hat Sangwan" on the graphic, looks for Shark Point
on the northwest corner of Koh Lam
Diving: Depth: 6-25m
Visibility: 3-12m
Conditions: Moderate current to fairly strong (depending on the
monsoon) Located just off a rocky point, this~ site got its name
because of the baby nurse sharks which are often found hiding in
holes and crevices on the reef. Hard corals predominate all the way
from near surface to about 12 meters, with occasional wire corals
and sea fans adding variety. The rocks substrate to which the corals
have attached themselves continue down to almost 18 meters. Beyond
this lies a largely featureless bottom, although even at 22-25
metres some bushy antipatharian corals grow on the rocks.
3. KOH SAK WEST
Location: Koh Sak lies about mile north of the northernmost tip of
Koh Larn
Diving: Depth: 6-18m
Visibility: 3-9m
Conditions: All year round dive sites, moderate current (1-1.5
knots)
Hard corals predominate, from near surface to the sandy bottom at
about 9 meters, with some associated barrel sponges. Expect to find
several moral eels snugged up in holes and crevices. In the sandy
areas, look for tube anemones, flatworm, nudibranch and flat,
disc-like anemones with black saddle. back anemone fish.
4. Koh Krok
Location: Koh Krok is situated one mile to the east of the northern
tip of Koh Lam.
Diving:
Depth: 5-22m
Visibility: 3-9m |
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Neptune
Dive Center and Fairtex Sport Club and Resort.
179/208, moo 5, North Pattaya Road, Pattaya (Naklua), 20150,
Chonburi, Thailand.
Tel:
038-371141 Fax: 038-371446
Mobile:
English, Nederlands, Deutsch. 086-1532636
Mobile:
Thai 081-1509562
Email:
info@diveneptune.com
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