Barracuda Point - Koh Phra Thong Local Thailand Dive Sites
Location: Southern side of Koh Pling Yai.
Type: Coral gardens and boulders
Depth: 3-12m
Life: Juvenile cuttlefish, juvenile sweetlips, great barracuda, moorish idol, nudibranch (risbecia)
Juvenile Pharaoh Cuttlefish
Scientific name: Sepia pharaonisSize: Up to 42cm
More: They typically dwell in places near the sea bed with mud or marine clay, deep or shallow waters. They have eight short arms and two long tentacles. The tentacles are deployed to catch prey. A cuttlefish moves by undulating a delicate fringe that runs along its entire body
Juvenile Harlequin Sweetlips
Scientific name: Plectorhinchus chaetodonoidesSize: Up to 72cm
More: Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes at night. Adults are solitary, near and under ledges or caves by day. Juveniles are found among corals. Juveniles brown with large white blotches. Becomes more spotted with age.
Great Barracuda
Size: Up to 200cm
More: Found predominantly at or near the surface. Juvenile occurs among mangroves and estuaries; adult occurs in a wide range of habitats from murky inner harbors to open seas. Diurnal and solitary, but can also be found in small aggregations. Feeds on fishes, cephalopods and sometimes on shrimps
Moorish Idol
Scientific name: Zanclus cornutusSize: Up to 23cm
More: Tubular snout with a small mouth containing numerous elongate bristle-like teeth. Dorsal spines elongated into a whip-like filament. Inhabit turbid inner lagoons, reef flats, and clear seaward rocky and coral reefs. Adults occur singly, in pairs, occasionally seen in large schools. Feed on small encrusting animals.
Nudibranch (risbecia pulchella)
Scientific name: Risbecia Pulchella
Size: Up to 10cm
More:The creamy white mantle margin is fringed with a thin border of bright bluish violet. The rhinophores have a white stem and blue leaves. Pairs of animals are often found following each other in single file, the second animal in the line usually touching the 'tail' of the one in front. The egg ribbon is reddish orange.
PADI Dive Courses
Diving courses on Koh Phra Thong are conducted by the PADI Instructors from Blue Guru. A full range of PADI courses are offered up to Assistant Instructor. Also 18 different PADI specialty courses for refining skills and knowledge.
PADI 1 Day Specialties
Try one of these PADI 1 Day Specialties to improve your knowledge and diving skills.
Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Multilevel Diver
Navigation
Thailand Divemaster Training
Blue Guru offer all inclusive Divemaster internships with scuba diving in the Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock. With exclusive tropical beaches and genuine local diving direct from the shore - training in such a location is a rare opportunity.
PADI Non-Dive Specialties
Don't dive? Introduce yourself to the idea with these Non-Diving PADI Specialties.
Project Aware
Coral Reef Conservation
Oxygen Administration
Equipment Specialist
Mr. Chuoi Bar and Huts
Mr. Chuoi's bar and huts is an excellent budget accommodation option for the intrepid traveller. Situated close to a private bay, surrounded by nature, with freshly prepared food and an excellent little bar - everyone enjoys their stay with Mr. Chuoi.
Camping on Koh Phra Thong
There are some opportunities to camp at Ko Wah's place, near the northern tip of the island. His resort has been left idle, but sheltered camping areas, wash facilities and an excellent club house remain. Also it has some of the best beach on the island
