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Koh Turatao
Koh Tachai
Koh Rok
Koh Ha
Koh Bon
Hin Muang
Hin Daeng
Boonsung Wreck
Anemone Reef
Kingcruiser Wreck
Koh Dok Mai
Phi Phi Islands
Racha Noi
Racha Yai
Shark Point

 
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Hin Muang

Hin Muang is the second home in Thailand for Whale Sharks and Manta Rays.

Acompletely submerged rock, Hin Muang has an incredible amount of marine life. It derives its name from its dense covering of Purple soft corals. The rock itself is approx. 200m by 20m and is shaped like an immense loaf of bread.

The walls are decorated with large Sea Fans of red, white and orange. Clouds of glass fish, school around the fans and rocky out-crops. Carpets of Anemones cover the shallower sections of the pinnacle.

Grey Reef sharks are often seen patrolling the depths.

Hin Muang Reef Basics: Huge Rock and wall diving
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 15 - 40m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: November to April
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Deep Diving and Underwater Photography
Distance: ~100 km southeast of Phuket
 

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