Dive Burma Banks & Mergui Archipelago
Burma Mergui Archipelago comprises 800 small islands north and east of Burma Banks. Some islands offer huge boulders, soft corals, sea fans, and excellent visibility. Others, such as Black Rock and Shark Cave, offer wall diving, caves and drop-offs.
All have remained relatively untouched by the passage of time these last 50 years, and they maintain an out-of-this-world mystique of years gone by.
Residents and visitors to these islands include Grey Reef, Zambezi, Nurse and Mako Sharks. Scuba diving in Burma is frontier diving in pristine environments, with new sites being discovered all the time.
Burma Scuba Diving Reef Basics: Big Shark action and marine life
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 5 - 50m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 25 - 28°C
Experience Level: Advanced
Diving Season: November to April
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Drift Diving and Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Distance: ~280 km north of Phuket, 60 km west of Kawthaung
Access: Burma and Thailand liveaboards from Phuket, Khao Lak or Ranong
DIVE SITES OF BURMA
For more detailed information on the dive sites of Burma, click on the links below:
Please Note:
The Burmese Authorities inform us that in 2001 Indonesian fishing boats caught all the Silver Tip Sharks at Burma Banks. In 2002 Thai fishing boats caused extensive damage to the fish stocks at the southern Burmese dive sites, including Western Rocky, Rocky Peaks and South Twin Island. Fish stocks will recover quickly and the Burmese Navy are now patrolling the archipelago's waters. The Burma diving sites in mid- to northern Mergui have been unaffected by these foul practices and fish stocks continue to be healthy, and shark encounters are still common.
 Map of Burma Back to Thailand diving sites
For more on Burma liveaboards, visit our website http://www.DiveTheWorldBurma.com
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