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As mentioned, the marine lifes here are very rich and you will be amazed by the great variety of fishes. Below are some of my dive sightings:
a. We were greeted by school of Blackfin or Chevron barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) the moment we made our descend. Distinct by approximately 20 vertical dark bands and black margin of caudal fins.
b. Pickhandle barracudas (Sphyraena jello) are shy diurnal (active by day) species in small schools.
c. Bigeye snappers (Lutjanus lutjanus). There are similar species in the family, all of which have deeper bodies and smaller eyes.
d. Harlequin or Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) is almost invisible due to its perfect camouflage.
e. Tigertail seahorse (Hippocampus comes) lives in habitats rich in soft corals, sponges and Caulerpa algae.
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Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Mu Koh Surin Marine NPark (120km NW of Phuket)
Phone: +66 76 288971
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As mentioned, the marine lifes here are very rich and you will be amazed by the great variety of fishes. Below were some of my dive sightings:
a. A pair of Red firefish (Pterois volitans). They possess venomous spines and a sting produces extreme pain, followed by numbness.
b. Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus).
c. Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea).
d. Unidentified hermit crab.
e. Zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra). Males are aggresive & maintain territories to where they attract females.
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Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Mu Koh Surin Marine NPark (120km NW of Phuket)
Phone: +66 76 288971
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As mentioned, the marine lifes here are very rich and you will be amazed by the great variety of fishes. Below were some of my dive sightings:
a. Frimbriated moray eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) seems to like steep sand slopes with isolated outcrops of reef patches & sponges.
b. Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus).
c. Varicose wart slug (Phyllidia varicosa).
d. Unidentified Jellyfish.
e. Unidentified pipefish.
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Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Mu Koh Surin Marine NPark (120km NW of Phuket)
Phone: +66 76 288971
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As mentioned, the marine lifes here are very rich and you will be amazed by the great variety of fishes. Below were some of my dive sightings:
a. White-eyed moray eels (Siderea thyrsoidea), a rather nondescript species if not for their startlingly white eyes. They are often in small groups or together with other morays in wrecks and among submerged rubbish. A similar species as Siderea picta, can be distinguished by its fine mottling.
b. Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) occurs in lagoons as well as in seaward outer reefs.
c. Durban dancing shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis). Unusual way of moving on the ground. They strut around carefully.
d. Banded boxer and Durban dancing shrimps strut and pause after a few movements. This abrupt stop is reminiscent of a tango dancer.
e. Harlequin or Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) is a small tropical family with a single genus and 5 species.
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Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Mu Koh Surin Marine NPark (120km NW of Phuket)
Phone: +66 76 288971
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As mentioned, the marine lifes here are very rich and you will be amazed by the great variety of fishes. Below were some of my dive sightings:
a. Red saddle-back anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) farm their own patch of algae, aggressively driving away other herbivores.
b. Unidentified grouper.
c. Three-spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) associated with anemones, sometimes sharing them with anemonefishes.
d. School of Bigeye snappers (Lutjanus lutjanus). There are similar species in the family, all of which have deeper bodies and smaller eyes.
Pictures speak a thousand words.
Check out my underwater photographs and my Travelogue pages...
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Mu Koh Surin Marine NPark (120km NW of Phuket)
Phone: +66 76 288971
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As mentioned, the marine lifes here are very rich and you will be amazed by the great variety of fishes. Below were some of my dive sightings:
a. Blackfin or Chevron barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) just below our dive boat.
b. Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus), peaceful if unprovoked but capable of inflicting very serious and painful injuiries.
c. Colourful soft corals.
d. Giant gorgonian fan (Anella mollis).
e. Sea urchin.
Pictures speak a thousand words.
Check out my underwater photographs and my Travelogue pages...
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Mu Koh Surin Marine NPark (120km NW of Phuket)
Phone: +66 76 288971
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