Description
The English to Thai translation of Koh Tao is “Turtle Island”. It was originally named by local fisherman and settlers who described a turtle shape when looking at the island from their boats. The island does have a healthy population of sea turtles with both Hawksbill and Green turtles living in the waters off the island. They are a common sight for divers when they are out fun diving or taking a diving course.
Koh Tao is known for beeing one of the best places to learn to dive, and yet see beautiful coral reefs with plenty of fishes
Koh tao complete guide:
https://www.kohtaocompleteguide.com/diving/koh-tao-dive-sites/
Best time to visit location
Any time is good, however Spring to autum n has better weather.
Information about the site
Two large granite boulders make up the White Rock dive site. An expansive coral garden can be found here at around 10 metres thats teeming with schools of butterflyfish and angelfish. Blue spotted stingrays are also a common sight on this dive. White Rock is also a popular night dive spot where feather stars, and an array of crustaceans can been seen hunting for food.
Conditions around the site
Depth: 2 - 20m
Viz: 5 - 25m
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 5 mins
Best months: April/May
Recommended diver experience level
Open water diverOpen water diver,Just started diving and has about 10 dives logged