Koh Tachai, the Dome is a superb Diving Site of the Surin Islands! The marine life is teeming and the spot is famous for big fishes as well as for small creatures. The spot is famous for the great number of Leopard sharks you can see in a single dive! Manta Rays are common visitors too and Whale sharks can be spotted sometimes too. The site consists of a coral plateau starting at 12 m deep and goind down to 35 m deep. Diving in Ko Tachai can be challenging and this spot is better suited to experienced divers. Always plan your dive carefully, the current at this place can be very strong!
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here is October to November. Access: Boat. See the map of Koh Tachai The Dome on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Koh Tachai The Dome
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Barracuda
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Giant Trevally
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Leopard Shark
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Manta Ray
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Pipefish
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Ribbon Eel
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Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Dogtooth Tuna, Ray, Whale Shark
Photos
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Flying Ray Manta in Bali!Photo by Jihye Lee -
LeopardPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Majestic RayPhoto by Rich Guest -
Blue Spotted RayPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Eagle Ray CloseupPhoto by Matthieu Billaud -
Huge Turtle resting on the sea floorPhoto by Rich Guest -
Sea Floor RayPhoto by Rich Guest -
Eagle Rays Flying AwayPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Eagle RayPhoto by Matthieu Billaud -
Moray Eel CloseupPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara
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Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!
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