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Richelieu Rock
Horseshoe Shaped Pinnacle
Hard & Soft Corals
Whale Sharks, Numerous Tropicals, Barracuda
Moderate Currents
10 to 30 Meters Visibility
Advanced Divers
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Richelieu Rock This horseshoe shaped rock located near the Surin Islands in the Andaman Sea, is considered by many to be the best dive site in Thailand. Discovered by diving pioneer Jacques-Yves Cousteau with the aide of local fishermen, it now attracts divers from all over the world due to the sheer variety of marine life that can be seen here.

Schooling Chevron Barracuda, numerous types of Moray Eels, abundant LionFish and Scorpion Fish. 5 types of Anemone Fish, Juvenile Emperor Angel Fish, Sea Horses, Ornate Ghost PipeFish and Harlequin Shrimps can all be found. This site is also a prime location for sighting Whalesharks, occasional Manta Rays and ShovelNose Rays.

Richelieu Rock should be a must on every divers list. Regardless if you're a macro enthusiast or passionate about bigger creatures it has something for everyone.

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