Palong Bay

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Palong Bay

★★★★☆ (2,657)

Situated on the east side of Phi Phi Ley, Palong Bay is the next bay north of the famous Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach.” This dive is s relatively simple one and is rarely affected by currents. The dive heads south from Palong Bay towards Maya Bay.

Best known for the turtles that reside here. Leopard Sharks frequent this stretch as well, they are seen swimming rather than their normal resting on the sandy bottom.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
231 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle
212 Sightings
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22
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33
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26
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22
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18
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6
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10
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 27

iStock-Global_Pics

Barracuda
205 Sightings
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30
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36
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16
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7
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Green Turtle
157 Sightings
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26
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19
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12
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
138 Sightings
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18
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16
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6
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
19 Sightings
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Alamy/BIOSPHOTO

Ocean Sunfish
15 Sightings
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4
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9
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
296 Sightings
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32
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21
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19
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26
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17
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7
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15
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek

Butterfly Fish
272 Sightings
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28
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39
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29
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20
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19
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20
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16
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6
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17
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35

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey

Angelfish
262 Sightings
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29
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29
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21
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19
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20
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17
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7
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16
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32
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
247 Sightings
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37
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38
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31
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21
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19
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20
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17
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7
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7
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10
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15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 12

iStock/cinoby

Lionfish
218 Sightings
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37
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15
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5
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2
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17
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37

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel

Boxfish
212 Sightings
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19
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15
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6
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26

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 40

iStock-wrangel

Triggerfish
162 Sightings
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37
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35
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15
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0
J
10
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3
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0
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14
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24

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 300

Shutterstock_DiveIvanov

Squid
147 Sightings
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15
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28
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19
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18
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16
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14
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Cuttlefish
146 Sightings
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12
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31
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27
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19
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18
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16
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16
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7
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 50

istock-atese

Frogfish
142 Sightings
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15
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15
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24
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18
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16
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14
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10
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5
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15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR

Pufferfish
138 Sightings
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37
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27
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14
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2
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14
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23

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 100

iStock-burnsboxco

Parrotfish
135 Sightings
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Cannonball Jellyfish
134 Sightings
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18
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14
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Blue Jellyfish
134 Sightings
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24
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17
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18
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15
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15
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

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Cornetfish
131 Sightings
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16
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13
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
130 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk

Goatfish
114 Sightings
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7
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11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
113 Sightings
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19
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19
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16
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15
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 190

Alamy-Water Frame

Conger Eel
105 Sightings
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15
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16
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19
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19
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16
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15
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5
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Spiny Lobster
104 Sightings
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28
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19
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19
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17
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15
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler

Crab
103 Sightings
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19
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19
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AdobeStock-Magnus

Zebra Shark
100 Sightings
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22
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22
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19
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16
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15
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6
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Total number of species: 15

Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder

Garfish
100 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross

Shrimp
100 Sightings
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10
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24
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15
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16
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15
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14
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6
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 80

iStock-bearacreative

Emperor
97 Sightings
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12
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10
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17
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18
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18
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16
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6
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 120

AdobeStock-Composer.

Flounder
95 Sightings
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19
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10
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15
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16
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16
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14
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5
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k

Flatback Turtle
75 Sightings
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11
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16
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16
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14
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14
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4
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Squirrelfish
68 Sightings
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13
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15
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21
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11
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0
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0
J
8
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0
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0
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0
AdobeStock-Nikolai Sorokin

Blacktip Reef Shark
66 Sightings
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0
F
21
M
19
A
0
M
0
J
3
J
7
A
0
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0
O
0
N
0
D
16

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis

Snapper
66 Sightings
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10
F
21
M
16
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
8
A
0
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0
O
0
N
0
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker

Grouper/Basslets
63 Sightings
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0
F
21
M
13
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0
M
0
J
7
J
11
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6
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5
O
0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.

Scorpionfish
63 Sightings
J
11
F
15
M
13
A
0
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0
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0
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7
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0
O
0
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0
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17
AdobeStock_cherylvb

Garibaldi Damselfish
62 Sightings
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12
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8
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13
J
16
A
9
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4
O
0
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Soldierfish
58 Sightings
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0
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16
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23
A
11
M
0
J
0
J
8
A
0
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0
O
0
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 85

iStock-mirecca

Surgeonfish
57 Sightings
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11
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22
M
16
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
8
A
0
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0
O
0
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 20

iStock-stephankerkhofs

Porcupinefish
45 Sightings
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11
F
13
M
12
A
0
M
0
J
3
J
6
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer

Stingrays
42 Sightings
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13
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26
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0
M
0
J
3
J
0
A
0
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0
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0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo

Trumpetfish
21 Sightings
J
11
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
10
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 20

Shutterstock-Lewis Burnett

Guitarfish
19 Sightings
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0
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0
M
19
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
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0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Nudibranch
18 Sightings
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10
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2
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6
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0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

DPM Diving Phi Phi

58/14 Moo 7, T. Ao Nang, 81210 Mueang Krabi, Krabi, THA

Princess Divers

103 Moo 7,, 81210 Koh Phi Phi, THA

Phuket Dive Tours - Kata Beach

95 Soi Pakbang, 83130 Kata, THA

Blue Planet Divers

150/1 Moo 1, Saladaan, 81150 Koh Lanta, Krabi, THA

Dive and Relax, Dive & Relax

223 Moo 2, Saladan, 81150 Koh Lanta, THA

ScubaNicks, Victoria Fawcus-Robinson

90/8 Kanjana 2, Soi Sai Yuan, 83130 Phuket, THA

Scubadeep, Scubadeep Patong

186 Taweewong Road, 83150 Phuket, THA

Apo Dhatu Divers

490 Moo 3 Saladan, Koh Lanta, 81150 Krabi, THA

Palm Beach Divers, Ko Lanta

47 Moo 3, Saladan, 81150 Koh Lanta, THA

Go Dive Lanta

6 Moo 1. Saladan, Koh Lanta, 81150 Krabi, THA

Phi Phi Island Divers

157/1 Moo 7 T. Aonang A. Muang, 81210 Koh Phi Phi, THA

ScubaGold Phuket

79/113 Moo 7, Soi Saiyuan, Rawai, 83130 Phuket, THA

Sea Bees Diving Nai Yang, Paradise Diving Asia

116 Moo 1, 83110 Phuket, THA

Dive Sites Nearby

Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Koh Bida Nai (★4.5)

One of many dive sites at Phi Phi islands. Small rocky island south from Phi Phi Lee. Diving depht starts at 5 meters and goes to 30 meters plus. This site lies just to the north of Koh Bida Nok and is made of limestone cliffs hosting a large array of marine life.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi (★4.2)

Situated on the east side of Phi Phi Ley, Palong Bay is the next bay north of the famous Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach.” This dive is relatively easy and is rarely affected by currents. The dive heads south from Palong Bay towards Maya Bay.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Maya Corner, Maya Bay (★4.5)

Found on the west side of Koh Phi Phi Lei is the beautiful Maya Bay, made famous for being the location of the movie ‘The Beach.’ The dive site of Maya Corner starts just inside the bay’s northern entrance, and follows the coastline north. It is a steep shelved reef, with occasional sections of walls.
Mares

Pileh Wall 2 (★4.3)

Pileh Wall, on Phi Phi Leh, is a vibrant wall dive dropping to 20m. It’s renowned for colorful soft corals, gorgonian fans, and offers encounters with blacktip reef sharks in shallower areas. You’ll also find various reef fish, moray eels, and possibly turtles. Perfect for all dive levels.
Pura Vida Phi Phi, 81000 Krabi

Malong Bay/Turtle Rock (★4.7)

On the West side of Phi Phi Leh , north of Maya Bay, there is the bay of Malong, a frequented dive site between December and May, only dived occasionally during the Monsoon season.
Scubapro

Pileh Wall 1 (★4.7)

Pileh Wall, on Phi Phi Leh, is a vibrant wall dive dropping to 20m. It’s renowned for colorful soft corals, gorgonian fans, and offers encounters with blacktip reef sharks in shallower areas. You’ll also find various reef fish, moray eels, and possibly turtles. Perfect for all dive levels.
Mares

Palong Wall (★4.3)

Renowned for its wall diving. With depths to 18 meters, it suits all levels. It features dramatic cliffs underwater, sloping reefs, and numerous small caverns and swim-throughs. Currents are typically mild, making it a spectacular and relaxing dive site.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

RTN Kled Gaeow (Wreck) (★4.5)

Decommissioned in 2014, the ship was donated and purposely sunk via controlled explosion to create a new dive site on 19 March 2014. The 47 metre long wreck sits almost upright (20 degree list) facing north to south (bow-stern), some 800-1000m to the east of Piley Bay (Ko Phi Phi Ley).
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Viking Cave (★4.6)

Viking Cave has a striking bay and a beautiful cave above the water, but the real deal is underwater a few hundred meters to the north of Viking Cave. A few years ago, the Phuket Marine Conservation department put down a beautiful artificial reef to re-establish marine life after the tsunami.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Mushroom Rock (★4.5)

Mushroom Rock is the first dive site after the northern tip of Phi Phi Ley, on the west side of the island. A site formed of large pinnacles reaching the surface including the one shaped like a mushroom.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Hin Klai (★4.2)

Just 2 kms east of Koh Phi Phi lies the submerged and less-often dived submerged pinnacle of Hin Klai (sometimes called Gareng Heng). This gently sloping pinnacle begins at around 6m, dropping to around 13m on the east side and 17m on the west side.