Staghorn Reef

# Staghorn Reef, Racha Yai Island

Discover Staghorn Reef, a premier diving destination off Racha Yai Island near Phuket in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. This vibrant coral garden features spectacular branching staghorn corals that create an enchanting underwater landscape. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site offers depths ranging from 12 to 25 meters, providing accessible exploration for experienced recreational divers.

The reef teems with diverse marine life including colorful reef fish, fusiliers, snappers, and trevally. Divers frequently encounter parrotfish grazing on coral surfaces and octopuses hiding in crevices. The healthy coral formations attract schools of jackfish and barracuda, while macro enthusiasts spot nudibranchs and crustaceans among the branching structures.

Staghorn Reef’s combination of healthy coral growth and abundant fish populations makes it an ideal site for underwater photography and marine biodiversity observation. Visibility typically ranges from 8 to 15 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The site’s accessibility from Phuket and moderate difficulty level make it a popular choice for divers seeking authentic Andaman marine experiences and vibrant reef ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Reef Stonefish Synanceia verrucosa marekkoszorek

Longfin Batfish Platax teira tonydiver

Reticulidia suzanneae Reticulidia suzanneae erwinkoehler

Starry Puffer Arothron stellatus barkingdeer

Longfin Batfish Platax teira jonigr

Blue Dragon Pteraeolidia semperi jonigr

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)