Koh Taru
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Koh Taru, located off the coast of Koh Lipe, is a captivating dive site renowned for its diverse marine life and dramatic underwater landscapes. With depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters (15-80 feet),
Coral cat sharks, known inhabitants of the area, may be spotted resting under overhangs or amidst the reef. The site is also frequented by huge schools of yellow snapper.
Dive Activity
Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Alamy-WaterFrame
180 Sightings
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7
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18
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34
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18
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9
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iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda
15 Sightings
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iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse
13 Sightings
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Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
194 Sightings
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13
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21
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14
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7
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8
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19
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41
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15
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19
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7
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9
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
175 Sightings
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10
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14
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33
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14
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23
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11
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AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish
157 Sightings
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24
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18
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13
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8
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15
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31
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14
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6
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8
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Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish
83 Sightings
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10
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15
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11
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10
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23
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iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish
82 Sightings
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11
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13
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10
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5
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13
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17
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iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish
73 Sightings
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10
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14
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5
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11
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15
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AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish
72 Sightings
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19
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8
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0
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14
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15
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16
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