Gekko Scuba Divers | Similans

Overview:
The dive site is a shallow fringing reef off a small beach called Hat Lek (literally “small beach”) on the east side of Koh Miang (Island 4). The bay is a frequent overnight mooring spot for liveaboards, and the reef is therefore a common night dive site.

Characteristics:
The reef is shallow, descending to only about 15 - 20 meters, though most of the dive will be spent in the shallower areas at 10-15 meters. It is made up of mostly hard corals with pore coral heads scattered parallel to the beach and staghorns interspersed between them.
Highlights:
If done as a day dive, look for colonies of garden eels in the deeper regions as well as for Jenkin’s whiprays sleeping in the sand at the northeastern end of the site. As a night dive, look for various crustaceans, including decorator crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. Flatworms and nudibranchs are also common here.
Marcia's notes:
This site is appropriate for divers of all levels. Currents tend to be mild because of the sheltered location. Navigation is easy: simply descend the mooring line, do an out-and-back dive, and ascend the same line to return to the boat.