Blacktip Cave - Koh Phra Thong Local Thailand Dive Sites
Location: Middle-northern ocean side of Koh Pling Yai
Type: Scattered boulders and cave
Depth: 5-12m
Life: Batfish, emperor angelfish, lined surgeon fish, blacktip reef sharks, honeycomb moray
Pinnate Batfish
Scientific name: Platax PinnatusSize: Up to 45cm
More: Juveniles are encountered in mangroves and inner sheltered reefs where they seek shelter in caves or under ledges. Adults are generally solitary and found under overhangs of steep outer reef slopes to a depth of at least 20 m. Feeds on algae as well as jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton.
Emperor Angelfish
Scientific name: Pomacanthus ImperatorSize: Up to 40cm
More: Juveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs. Large adults inhabit ledges and caves in areas of rich coral growth on clear lagoon, channel, or seaward reefs. Feed on sponges and other encrusting organisms. Young and adults may clean much larger fishes such as sunfish.
Lined Surgeonfish
Size: Up to 40cm
More: Adult usually forms schools and commonly found in shallow gutters. Juvenile solitary and secretive on shallow rubble habitats. The large male controls well-defined feeding territories and harems of females. Herbivorous but also feeds on crustaceans. The species is almost continually in motion.
Blacktip Reefshark
Scientific name: Carcharhinus melanopterusSize: Up to 200cm
More: Inhabits shallow water close inshore on coral reefs and in the intertidal zone (reef flats). Occurs singly or in small groups. Prefers fishes but also feeds on crustaceans, cephalopods and other molluscs. Shy towards divers. Vivaporous -2 to4 young of 46 to 52 cm are born per litter.
Honeycomb Moray Eel
Scientific name: Gymnothorax favagineusSize: Up to 300cm
More: White with black blotches and interspaces forming a honeycomb pattern. Blotches variable between individuals and size, often in relation to habitat. Inhabits reef flats and outer reef slopes of continental reefs. Often in holes with cleaner wrasses or shrimps. Feeds on cephalopods and small fishes.
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
PADI 2 Day Specialties
Take your diving abilities to the next level with these more indepth 2 Day Specialties.
Deep Diver
Search & Recovery
Digital Underwater Videography
Night Diver
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.
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
