Gekko Scuba Divers | Similans

Overview:
At the rocky northern end of Koh Pa-Yu (Island 7), Deep Six is a boulder site with the shallowest outcrop breaching the surface near the island, and with dozens of other huge rocks tumbling down to a depth of 30 meters. A long and complicated story explains the name of the dive site, but suffice it to say that Koh Pa-Yu was once called "Island 6" and has since been renumbered!

Characteristics:
The site consists of one huge central rock surrounded by smaller rocks, creating many swim throughs. On the perifery of the central rock, in the sand, are other boulders, with channels between them.
Highlights:
The swim throughs are great places to look for shy, shadow-loving animals such as cleaner pipefish, octopus, groupers and oriental sweetlips. The passages also house soft fan and whip corals. In the sandy areas, look for purple and red fire dartfish. Schools of bannerfish congregate on the eastern side of the site.
Marcia's notes:
Currents at this site can be strong, so stick close to the rocks until it is time for your safety stop. Then swim out from the island so that the boat can come in close for a pick up. Because of the currents, there is also a chance of a thermocline, so for those who dive in shorts, beware!