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Pillar Corals
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All about Pillar Corals dive site
Depth max
20 m
Diver level
Novice
Visibility
to 25 m
Pillar Corals is a spur reef dive site located in the Hot Chan Marine Reserve. Because the site is in the marine reserve, there are special rules for divers: diving is only possible with a guide or instructor, and divers have to pay a fee to dive here. The pillars spread along the edge of the round sandy area and go up to 1-20m/3-5ft above the reef.
What to see
While scuba diving, divers can spot a variety of marine species, such as reef fish, angelfish, snapper, crabs, squirrelfish, lobsters, eels, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, and sponges. There is also a fish cleaning station located near the pillar.
When to go diving in Pillar Corals
It is possible to dive at Pillar Corals year-round. The average sea temperature is 26-30C/79-86F.