Scuba diving in Western Rocky
*Due to the infrequent but strong currents, this dive is only suitable for very experienced divers.
Western Rocky Island is made of limestone, and is one of the most spectacular diving areas in the Mergui Archipelago. It is not a monolith island, but rather a set of pinnacles that make for beautiful terrain. There is also a tunnel that adds adventure to this site. Aside from the interesting architecture of the dive, it also provides a reliable shelter for an abundance of sea creatures, including the unique frogfish.
When to go
December through April is the best time to experience Western Rocky, because there is almost no rain during this season, and the sea temperature is warm and mild, averaging 27C/81F.
What to see
Flora: anemones, seafans
Fauna: frogfishes, blue-ringed angelfishes, feather stars, spinner sharks, eagle rays, leopard sharks, snappers, ghost pipefish, lobsters, cowries shells.
Fauna: frogfishes, blue-ringed angelfishes, feather stars, spinner sharks, eagle rays, leopard sharks, snappers, ghost pipefish, lobsters, cowries shells.
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