Diving Sites in Mergui Archipelago
Burma Banks
The Burma Banks are a group of seamounts with surrounding waters exceeding a depth of 300m, the top of the banks
rise to within 15-24m of the surface. Silvertips sharks are quite common here. Tawny nurse sharks are also easily spotted,
as the doze half-hidden under the overhangs created by the table corals that dot the flat seascape here.
| Burma Banks |
: Sea mounts and big shark action |
| Depth |
: 15-40m |
| Visibility |
: 20-40m |
| Currents |
: Can be strong |
| Surface Conditions |
: Can be rough |
| Water Temperature |
: 25-28°C |
| Experience Level |
: Open Water & Advanced |
| Number of dive sites |
: 5 |
| Diving Season |
: October to May |
| Distance |
: Over 135 km northwest of Kawthaung (about 10 hours) |
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