Racha Yai, Bay 3

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Bay 3 is the third dive site on the eastern side of Ratcha Yai Island. The central part of the bay is a calm white sandy area, dotted with branch coral beds and roots. From the northern end of the bay, you may drift dive along the island heading towards Bay 2. The reef is between 18 and 30 meters deep.

You will see sea turtles, the mimiking octopus, schools of barrakudas, and sometimes whale sharks.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Moray Eel

180 Sightings
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16
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16
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13
A
15
M
7
J
13
J
13
A
23
S
11
O
25
N
17
D
11

Barracuda

10 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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10
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0
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0
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0
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0

Angelfish

105 Sightings
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11
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0
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12
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8
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0
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8
J
11
A
19
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11
O
14
N
11
D
0

Lionfish

93 Sightings
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9
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10
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12
A
11
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0
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0
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0
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15
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10
O
16
N
0
D
10

Parrotfish

59 Sightings
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0
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8
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10
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11
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0
J
7
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0
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13
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0
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0
N
10
D
0

Pufferfish

58 Sightings
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0
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0
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9
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9
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0
J
7
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0
A
11
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0
O
12
N
10
D
0

Clownfish

50 Sightings
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8
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5
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8
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8
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0
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0
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0
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9
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0
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0
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0
D
12

Butterfly Fish

49 Sightings
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7
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5
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8
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9
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0
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8
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0
A
12
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0
O
0
N
0
D
0

Triggerfish

36 Sightings
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0
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0
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12
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0
M
0
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0
J
0
A
14
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0
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0
N
10
D
0

Bannerfish

11 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
A
0
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0
O
11
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0
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0