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Western Rocky

Dive Location:  A collection of small rocky outcrops 82km southwest of the departure point of Kaw Thaung.
Depth: Average 20m / Maximum 30m

The underwater terrain here consists of pinnacles, both outcropping and submerged. The largest outcrop has a cave that cuts right through it and branches into a narrow and low exit; the tunnel itself is filled with painted lobsters, crabs and small invertebrates.

The smaller exit of the tunnel is best avoided since its exit is occasionally blocked by a couple of large though harmless resident tawny nurse sharks. The presence of tiny invertebrates continues around the other pinnacles in the form of porcelain crabs, harlequin shrimps and squat lobsters.

There’s also a variety of other smaller attractions around this site, including cowrie shells, seahorses and ribbon eels. A variety of small reef sharks can be seen in the deeper waters.

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Golden wentletrap laying eggs

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