Titan Triggerfish Also known as the giant triggerfish or mustache triggerfish, the titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) is an unusual looking creature. It is found throughout most of the Indo-Pacific and is rather wary of divers. It can occasionally be aggressive towards humans if they get too close to a nesting site. Distinguishing features Titan triggerfish aren’t striking […]
Scorpionfish As the name suggests, scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae) are venomous. They have a ‘sting’ similar to scorpions found on land. With sharp spines covering their body, which are coated with venomous mucus, divers should be wary around these fish. They are widespread in tropical and warm oceans, but mostly found in the Indo-Pacific. It is a source of […]
Hotel recommendations for Kamala beach Phuket We really like Kamala beach and recommend it as a place to stay before or after your liveaboard. It’s quieter than Patong, Karon or Kata beaches but still has plenty of options for eats and drinks. Everywhere is within walking distance, and if you fancy a night Patong is […]
The coral reef food chain With fish stocks around the world close to collapse we need to reevaluate our own place in the marine food chain so that we can co exist with ocean inhabitants. For a coral reef to stay healthy it needs inhabitants from each level of the food web. Primary consumers This […]
Parrotfish Most commonly found in the Indo-Pacific, these beautiful fish should be the first you look out for when diving in the beautiful coral reefs around Thailand. Parrotfish (members of the Scaridae family) are best known for their parrot-like beak and vividly bright colours. It is estimated that there are between 80 and 95 different […]
Red Lionfish The Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) is one of the most beautiful fishes you’re likely to meet when scuba diving in Thailand. Though the Lionfish is beautiful, it is also one of the most dangerous fish species on earth. You will find this beautiful yet venomous fish in quiet locations in a wreck or reef. Distinguishing features […]
Fabulous Liveaboard on the Giamani Another 5 star Tripadvisor review for Giamani Thanks to Dan and Terry Sherman for this great review of Giamani. They joined the boat for the second time and did the Mergui archipelago and the Similan/Richelieu trips back to back. “This was our second time on the liveaboard Giamani, and from […]
Clown fish You may know of the Clownfish from the animated film Finding Nemo. They are a common sight in the oceans around Thailand, if you know the right places to look and their characteristic features to look out for. Clownfish (members of the Pomacentridae family) are special little fish that even the most experienced […]
Have a wonderful weekend, we’ll be underwater Because it’s Friday afternoon and quite honestly we’d rather be elsewhere, we are not gonna be blogging today. Instead may we direct your attention to the blog at SnorkelingThailand.com which is updated weekly with articles relating to marine life, Thailand and snorkeling. A couple of recommendations: Friendly and unfriendly fish Understanding […]
Amazing Experience The great reviews keep on coming for Giamani 🙂 We just completed a 5 day, 5 night live aboard diving trip on the MV Giamani, from the moment we were picked up from our hotel to the moment we were dropped off nothing was a problem. Also one of very few that depart […]
