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Li Bong Artificial Coral Reef
Man-made reef structures 2 km off Koh Libong
The Li Bong Artificial Coral Reef is a man-made reef placed 2 km off Koh Libong, about 2 hours by boat from Pak Meng Pier. Its layered structures sit at 15 m under a dense cover of soft coral, and strong currents can sweep the site at times.
Also known as Koh Libong artificial reef.
Where it is and how deep
7.2050° N, 99.3505° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The artificial reef lies at 15 m, 2 km from Koh Libong, and is stacked in many layers. It is densely covered with soft coral, and divers may see fishing gear on it. Strong currents can run across the site at times.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Trang Islands: Diving runs November to April, the dry season; Ko Hai Divers on Koh Ngai is shut from May to October.
Know before you go
- Strong currents can run across the reef at times.
Sources
- Li Bong Artificial coral Reef - ScubaGo — ScubaGo
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