Grouper

Beautiful dive site in the new marine reserve. It is suitable for deep dives up to 40 meters deep. However, it can also be very interesting as a shallower dive. A natural underwater road makes navigating to embark and disembark easy. You can find moray eels, lionfish, turtles, squid, groupers and whatever else swims in front of your mask.

After a vertiginous descent on the beautiful vertical wall you will find the top of the cave, follow it and on a sandy bottom you will find the guardian of the mine, watching to protect his treasure. Be sure to respect him. Accessible for experienced Freedivers (minimum level 3) and Advanced scubadivers

St Didier has been sunked by an English aeroplane in 4th of July 1941 durin WW2. The ship whose real name was "Saint Didier", is lying right under the buoy which is an untired guard of the Antalya yatch harbour, 1 km away from there. With her bow looking to south and stern looking to the north, she is lying between 18 and 34 meters with an 35 degrees angle to the starport side. Her length is around 70 meters. In the studies done between 1946 and 1974 , they salvaged the skeletons and a lot of the ship's cargo. There is nothing much left as an artifact in the wreck becase of the later dives where everyone took some part of the wreck as a souvenier. But still she is getting the interest of the wreck divers.

Shore entry leading over reefs to a series of caves and swim-throughs, with amazing panoramic drop-offs and lots of marine life. In the caves there are hatchet-fish, squirrelfish and groupers, as well as orange cave fish and a few five-stripe cardinalfish. Turtles, morays and octopus are also sometimes seen. Maximum depth 18m.

This dive site used to be protected area therefore you can find group of transplant coral in 5 meters. The bottom topography is sloppy and coral with some sand patches.

A really varied dive site with a mix of huge coral formations, coral fields, and sandy areas. Great for macro and night diving. Deeper sandy areas and reef oases full of fish life and whip corals.

Ben's Blue Hole dive site is located right opposite the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort. The site is 13-14 m deep and the reef takes the shape of a horse shoe. The Blue hole is a funnel, or channel for freshwater to come out into the sea, the water mixing creates an interesting place for fish to hang out. Often you will find a large green moray eel, grouper or hawks-bill turtle. The site is attractive for underwater photographers on a sunny day who like to coral head hop.

There is a beautiful sunken Trimaran next to a reef with healthy corals and sponges. You can see nurse sharks, rays, moray eels and the most varied reef fish.

The C-53 is a 184 ft long Mexican Navy Minesweeper that was sunk in June 2000. It lies on a sandy bottom at 80’. Huge hole have been cut into the ships sides and interior to allow divers to enter and exit safely. Inside the ship there are Lobster, Crab, Eels, Schools of Glassy Sweepers and Sardines. Outside there are often Barracudas and Grouper. While diving the C-53 keep a look out for the Atlantis Submarine making a visit.

Located at Key Largo Dry Rocks, this popular site features the famous nine-foot statue of Jesus donate by the Cressi family, popular dive-gear manufacturers. Sand channels in the coral feature moray eels, crabs, grouper and, if you're lucky, eagle rays!

The Destin Jetties is a wonderful dive site. Located in Destin, Florida. The water is accessible from shore. Scuba divers can see various underwater statues placed on the ocean floor that are covered with corals and tropical fish. There is also the chance to spot sting rays, grouper, octopus, and many other tropical fish. Depths range from 30 feet to 60 feet.

Gabr el Bint ranks among one of the most attractive sites of North Sinai. With the access by boat, 4x4 or by camel, it is less frequently dived than the other dive sites in Dahab which has left this site in pristine condition. Gabr el Bint means 'The Grave of the Girl' in Arabic. There are two dives possible here. The ledge is riddled with exquisite coral heads that attract numerous reef species, including swarms of anthias, scorpionfish, parrotfish, crocodilefish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, trumpetfish, stingrays and very often a turtle. At the end of the ledge usually is home to a shoal of black and white snappers and twinspot snappers hang here between 5m and 10m. One of the truly breathtaking dives in Dahab.

Gordon's Bay is renowned for its accessibility and year-round appeal for divers and snorkelers. The calm conditions and a maximum depth of 14 meters make it a popular spot for all levels of divers. Gordon's Bay is famous for the underwater nature trail, a 600-meter path marked by a chain that guides you through the site. The trail leads to "The Wall," which is home to many Port Jackson sharks and Wobbegong sharks. Along the nature trail, divers also commonly encounter the famous Blue Groper, a local legend and a favorite among divers. Photos by Aquatic Imaging Australia.

During the winter months Honolua Bay gets some of the big waves that make Maui famous, the waves that surfers love also bring nutrient dense water into the reef keeping it healthy. In the summer months, and on special winter occasions, Honolua Bay is a must. The coral formations are exceptional, you’re bound to see some large turtles, and mantas are even spotted in certain seasons.

HTMS Chang Shipwreck On the 22nd of November 2012 the HTMS Chang has been sunk. The wreck quickly turned into a great artificial reef thriving with marine life, shells, coral, gorgonians... It is truly a spectacular wreck dive, the bottom is on 30m, the topdeck on 20m, captain's cabin and mast on 12 meter and reaches close to the surface around 5 meters. The ship is 100m long, making it the biggest shipwreck in Thailand. Many fish have taken refuge at the Chang, batfish, filefish, scorpionfish, barracuda, giant groupers, squid and octopus, shrimpfish,... we get regular visits of whaleshark to spoil our divers and snorkelers, there is a very interesting diversity of marine life. The HTMS Chang is lying close to Koh Chang, about half hour out by wooden boat, so it is perfect to combine with either Hin Luk Bath or Hin Raab.

Johnny's Gorge is a bed of low-lying rocky outcrops emerging from the bottom at 26metres / 85 feet. Surrounded by sand in every direction, these rocks have become an oasis of security and food for everything from small angelfish and anemonefish to spectacular schools of mackerels, barracudas, trevallies, bumphead parrotfish, surgeonfish, and snappers. And if this isn't enough, this world-class dive site is also home to reef sharks, giant groupers, large stingrays, and visiting manta and eagle rays. There is very rarely a quiet moment at Johnny's Gorge.

Kandooma Thila, or also called Cocoa Thila, is one of the most exciting dives in South Male’ Atoll with great scenery as well as prolific fish life. The west and north side are the most spectacular, with the top at 16m. These are a focal point for schools of Bluefin Trevallies, eagle rays, dogtooth tunas and loose groups of gray reef sharks (50+ in the right current). Cleaning station for grey reef , you can see them going in a vertical position while small wrasses are cleaning them. Currents can be very strong making it a challenging dive. For experienced divers only.

Part of the Man of War Shoal Marine Protected Area. It starts at approximately 40 feet (12 m) and boasts healthy coral formations and numerous maze-like swim throughs, passageways wind around coral heads, through arches and over bridges. This location is where the Nature Foundation conducted one of its coral reef restoration projects. Common critters: Many of the 60 TWA fish species! French Angelfish, schooling Chubs, Spiny Lobster, & Foureye Butterflyfish, Elkhorn Coral formations, Special guests: Spotted Eagle Rays, Squid, Caribbean Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Sexy Shrimp in anemones, staghorn coral formations

The Conch is a steam-powered oil tanker. One of the first oil tankers in the world, it was built in 1892 in Stockton for Shell. She weighed 3555ton and was on a journey from Novorossisk to Madras when on 2nd of June 1903 she hit a rock and sank. The wreck is well preserved, with penetration possible into the cabin which is filled with cave-dwellers. Visibility is stable because of the rocky bottom. Good for groupers, napoleons, queen angelfish and all other reef fishes.

Suriya’s Hideout is an artificial reef dive site consisting of concrete block structures intentionally deployed to promote marine habitat development. Over time, the site has evolved into a thriving ecosystem, attracting a variety of reef fish and juvenile species seeking shelter within the block formations. The layout creates swim-through style spaces and protected areas, making it an engaging dive for underwater exploration and marine life observation. This site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers depending on current conditions

Tribe Gate/Oval reef is not one reef, but several patches of reefs around the bigger reef which is, well, you guessed right, oval-shaped! The shallowest part of the reef is about 3 metres / 10 feet and the deepest part is about 15 metres / 50 feet. Schools of juvenile pick handle barracudas, two-spot snappers, and fusiliers are found in this area. In the shallows, you will hear the loud crunching of humphead parrotfish before you see them. Octopuses, colourful nudibranchs, and a variety of anemonefish are also spotted here.

Twins is located to the south of Koh Nangyuan. A very popular dive site has plenty to offer for everyone. The 3 main pinnacles run from east to west along the coastline of Koh Nangyuan. There are 2 large groups of boulders with plenty of coral growing on them and a collection of deeper rocks further west. Twins is almost the perfect dive site for scuba diver training. The depth ranges from 6m on the eastern side to 18m at the deeper pinnacle on the west side of the dive site. Marine life can thrive at this dive site due to its sheltered location. The island of Koh Nangyuan to the north provides shelter from wind and waves even in monsoon time. Expect to see plenty of tropical reef fish at this dive site. Common sightings include the bright yellow butterflyfish, blue-ringed angelfish and longfin bannerfish. There is a very good chance you can see white eyed moray eels hiding out in between the coral. The top of the boulder corals is often covered with colourful Christmas tree worms.

The range of life found here is huge and there is something to please every diver. Turtles come here to munch away on soft corals, casting a lazy, half-interested eye at divers. Koh Tao's infamous Titan Triggerfish prowl this dive site too, and some of the largest specimens hang out here. White Rock attracts many hunters: Great Barracuda and Trevally excite the fish making them dart for cover in the plentiful hard corals; Banded Sea Snakes wind their way through the corals searching for their prey. Blue-Ringed and Six-Banded Angelfish swim around in their buddy teams passing Beaked Coralfish, Bannerfish and Pig-Faced Butterflyfish. Look under ledges and outcroppings and you are bound to find a White-Eyed Moray Eel or a Blue-Spotted Ray awaiting nightfall. Under the South buoyline, a large shoal of Yellowtail Barracuda spend their days following divers. Even though White Rock is close to Koh Tao, in season Whalesharks are regularly seen here.

(Depth up to 16). Back to the aquarium. This time the anchorage is different; at three meters, more sheltered from the Levante wind. The divers will make their way to 14-16 meters. The baptisms we stay in the paradise that we find between 3 and 5 meters.