Attractions Plai Phraya District,Krabi

             Location and territory
              Plai Phraya District is a district in the 8th district of Krabi Province and distance from the city about 65 kilometers to the northeast of Krabi Province.Border with neighboring territories, as follows.
                   Northern      Contact with Phanom District,Phrasaeng District,Surat Thani Province.
             Southern      Contact with Khao Phanom District,Aow Luek District, Krabi Province.
            Eastern        Contact with Phrasaeng District,Chai Buri District,Surat Thani Province and Khao Phanom District,Krabi Province.
             Western       Contact with Aow Luek District,Krabi Province and Thap Put District, Phangnga Province.
             Topography of Plai Phraya  District. A plateau. Hills and plains. The hills are a lot complexity.
                    Climate of Plai Phraya District have rainfall all year, especially the frequent rain during June to October. Because the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon blow through.
              The beautiful natural attractions of district, including;
              Klong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary

            Because Khlong Phraya Forest is located in the area of Tambol Plai Phraya,Plai Phraya District, Tambol Klong Hin,Aow Luek District,Tambol Khaodin,Khao Laem District,Krabi Province. An area of ​​about 95 square kilometers, or about 59,375 rais.With annexation forest areas on the east side of the old field in the local ,Tambol Phrasaeng and Chai Buri District,Surat Thani. Area of ​​approximately 36,613 rais in with the area of ​​Klong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary.The area of Klong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary has a total area of ​​153 square kilometers or 95,988 rais.
             Topography:
         The area is a mountain complex,general  rainforest.
             Climate: 
          Hot and humid. Rain throughout the year with a rainy and summer.
          Forest and vegetation:
           Is mixed deciduous rainforest and grassland, with the rubber wood malacca teak and water resources plentiful.
          Wildlife:
          There are several important wild animals species such as tapir, barking deer bison, deer, monkeys, lemurs and bird species various suitable for research studies.
          Highlights of interest:
         Highlights of the forest is a forest in the conservation area. The forest is abundant enough. There are many wild animals. The forest is dense, almost all plants are suitable for research and study of birds of different species.
         Prasat Nalakhiring Cave(Tham Prasat Nalakhiring )
         located in Wat Tham Prasat Nalakhiring(Tham Prasat Nalakhiring Temple),Plai Phraya District. About 70 kilometers from Krabi Town.
         Nalakhiring was the name of elephant in the Buddhist History.It is named after the stone in a cave which is shaped like a head huge white elephant.And the development of the cave. Preparation of the corridor. The lamp brightness.
          Before entrance in the cave  we can see the craggy stone in front of the cave looked like the head of elephant.Inside caves that has a U-shaped. Walk in one way, Walk out other way. And ventilated making inside the cave is cool, not musty.Complete with stalactites and stalagmites reflect light out through the caves. Some have a sparkling diamond-like dramatic.It continued through to see the splendor of the stalactites and stalagmites. That some of the water slowly.  Also have the opportunity to grow more steadily.
           If tourists visit Prasat Nalakhiring Cave in September.which is the rainfall flows down from the mountains to flood the cave mouth.To visit inside will be sitting punt. And walking admire the beauty in the the cave.

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Attractions in Khao Pra - Bang Kram Wildlife Sanctuary(2)

            The entrance to the Emerald Pool. The checkpoint is located.From the entrance,there are two-way to choose.The first go straight to the Emerald Pool, a distance of 800 meters.Another way to enjoy the nature trail traverses. Distance of 2.2 kilometers.
        Sra Kaew        

        Sra Kaew arrive the first to Emerald Pool.Beautiful, clear, green water is caused by bacteria and algae in the water, makes water is emerald green.Minerals in the water makes suspended solids in water, sediment makes clear water.However do not to swim.

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            Emerald Pool(Sra Morakot)
        Beautiful pool in the forest.Formed by a stream of warm water.Flow together in the pool in the beautiful forest. Bluish green,clear to see the ground below. Current changes color to the date, time and light conditions. Become a source of the "Emerald Pool".The area around as forest shady.
           Walk from the parking was about 800 meters to the Emerald Pool. Or will another of the natural trail with distance of 2.7 kilometers.But whether where you go. Will always converge to the Emerald Pool.But recommended that when we walked into pool, walk in normal path.Way back to the nature trail walk in look like circle.Nature trail as overcast forest green,shady and plants of interest.A source of rare birds.

                 Emerald Pool as a large natural pool wide about 20 meters,long 25 meters,deep 1.5 to 2 meters.Water temperature is about 30-50 degrees celsius.Due to water flows down the pool through the years as hard water. The effect of dissolved salt. The suspension and rapid sedimentation. And inhibit the growth of aquatic plants.
            Emerald Pool can explore throughout the year.But condition, which can be seen pool as bright emerald green. Usually the morning and evening, especially on a bright summer sky without clouds.
              Caution             
              1.The water in the Emerald Pool can not drink because the risk of gallstones dramatically.
              2.Do not bathing with this pool by using soap or shampoo because this will cause water damage.

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             Streams sources  of Emerald Pool. On the one side of Emerald Pool can see  a stream flowing into Emerald Pool.The streams is flowing from Sra Namput(Blue Pool) through Hermit Pool(Sra Lersi) and Lan Chompu Nam.We'll take you back to the beginning of stream.
            Lan Chompu Nam        
              Above the Emerald Pool  to a stone terrace as open air.This area has full of hundreds of Rose Apple trees.So is the source of Lan Chompu Nam.This wide area around the water to flow through the entire flood flow over a wide area. And a small line to the Emerald Pool. 

                      

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              Hermit Pool(Sra Lersi)
       Is a small pool not very deep.There is a sign that do not  swimming in this pool.The villagers believe that,the hermit using as  bathing.If someone swim in the pool must be having bad luck or be illness.Making the villagers of this area. No one dares to swim.
         
          Court of hermit  near the Hermit Pool.People take incense, candles, flowers to worship regularly.

                    Sra Namput(Blue Pool)
                    Where vowels are deep into the the forest next to the Emerald Pool. With a diameter of about 15-20 meters.The source of the Emerald Pool. as pond is crystal clear.Because these waters from the limestone mountain. The solubility of calcium carbonate (Caco3) making suspended sediment in the water.At middle pool will see a pop-out like boiling water.Because the pond bottom of the crust has cracks.Within the crust has a hot liquid called Magma (Magma).Thermal of a liquid is evaporation leaking out of the earth. Making be seen as pop-out like boiling water.
                   Sra Namput has clear blue. Because there are many kinds of minerals. Calcium carbonate, magnesium, manganese, sulfur and etc.At Sra Namput  has signs that do not swimming.

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                    Next time we'll take to Klong Thom Hot Waterfall.

Attractions in Khao Pra - Bang Kram Wildlife Sanctuary

           Thung Teao Forest

           Located at Bang Teao Village,Klong Thom Nua District(North Klong Thom). Take one with Klong Thom Hot Waterfalls. Highway 4038 prior to Klong Thom Market will has the junction to Bang Teao Village distance of 17 kilometers .
               This is one of only a few lowland forests in Southern Thailand. The nature trail begins about 800 meters before reaching The Kao Nor Chuchi Park Office within The Restricted Hunting Area of Kao Pra-Bang Kram. It passes through both secondary forest, now in the process of development and growth and primary forest containing very large, ancient trees. The trail climbs into the limestone foothills, passing a pool of startling clarity and beauty. After that it enters an area open and spacious before returning to the park office. Many animals and plant species in the lowland forest are extremely rare, some are close to extinction including Gurney’s Pitta,Rufous-collared Kingfisher and Black Hornbills, etc.

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              Gurney’s Pitta is one of reserved wildlife  of Thailand.This bird species colorful.Like jumping tricky on the ground.Sing like the "Wagga Wagga Wagga" or "Teaw Teaw Teaw".Living in lowland tropical rainforest in southern Thailand.Not found in other areas of the world.Currently animals tend will extinction. Because very few. Also habitat was threatened.Thung Teao Forest was a last of their house.However, due to small numbers as they count. The chance to see it less as well.Within Thung Teao Forest has preparation of the trail through area of part of this lower flat forest.

                The Nature Trail’s Tina Jo Cliff

               Named in honor of Mrs. Tina Jo Cliff conservation of tropical forests, the British.The recourse financing and support in the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries of this.
               Throughout 2.7 kilometers trail, visitors will experience nature in a tropical rainforest, low plain.Which is rainforest in less than 200 meters above sea level.Visitors will see a variety of species in tropical rainforest. From small, lichen, moss, to large Rieng trees height of 30 meters and animals that many find difficult. And through the swamp with beautiful scenery along the wooden bridge, about 1.4 kilometers.There are various types of vegetation. And if Fortunately could find, small animals, such as Gray- Bellied Squirrel.In particular, there are more than 318 bird species.It is more than ever recorded by any conservation area in the south of Thailand.And more than 100 species found along the pathway of this nature.There is interpretive signage,plants label and signs every 20 meters, allowing for easy travel. It takes about 1-3 hours will walk to the Emerald Pool.      

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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park(2)

               Krabi Province,In addition to the beautiful islands. The beaches are magnificent. The waterfall is one of the most popular.
               Huai To Waterfall
               It is the most beautiful waterfalls in Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. And not far from the city of Krabi too.
             Huai To Waterfall away from Khao Phanom Benja National Park Office about 500 meters.The origin from Khao Phanom Benja,fall from a cliff,There are 11 floors.Some high about 70-80 meters.There are wide crystal clear pools ideal for swimming with 5 floors consists of Wang Samhab,Wang Chongloy,Wang Doiprong,Wang Thaewwada and Wang Tonpreaw.Visitors can view waterfall clearly from the 1st basin of a waterfall,will overlooking the traverses stream down the cliffs storied continuously well.
              Wang Thaewwada is the largest and Wang Tonpreaw is on the top.Walk uphill along a steep waterfall through the 5th floor,there is a viewpoint can be seen Phanom Bencha Mountain clearly.
              Stream of Huai To confluent at Klong Krabi Yai(Krabi Yai Canal),Muang District,Krabi.
             

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              In addition to Huai To Waterfall.In the national park is also with interesting small waterfall such as ;
             
        Huai Sakae Waterfall       
       Located about 1.2 kilometers from the National Park.It is stream falling from high cliff with three floors and near Huai To Waterfall.With crystal clear pools.This waterfall confluent at Klong Tone. And flows into Klong Krabi Yai.
           

               
            
       Bang Sran Waterfall       
       From Provincial Highway No. 4037 about 25 kilometers to Ranger Station Ph. 3 (Bang Sran).And then walk for about 1.5 kilometers.The waterfall is a large beautiful multi-storey.Water throughout the year. A large basin. Suitable for swimming,nature study,relaxation and nature photography.
           


              
         Huai Niang Waterfall          
           From Provincial Highway No. 4037 about 18 kilometers to Ranger Station Ph. 1 (Huai Niang).And walk about 1 kilometer.The waterfall is small but has multi-storey.Suitable for Nature study walks, bird watching and nature photography.


                                    
                  Klong Haeng Waterfall                   
                  Away from District Administrative Office approximately 10 kilometers.The waterfall originating from Khao Phanom Bencha. A height about 500 meters.







                
             Ton Han Waterfall            
              Away from District Administrative Office approximately 16 kilometers.The waterfall originating from Khao Phanom Bencha. Similarly,Klong Haeng Waterfall.But it has a height less than.




               Khao Pueng Cave                
                  Away from the National Parks Office About 3 kilometers.Inside have small caves hidden 5 caves.The first cave is The tomb Of birds cave.The remains Of birds found scattered plenty the floor of the cave.Walking to through the stream inside the cave at height of about 1 m.Traverses the various channels to be found Tham Nam(Water Cave) which is the height of water about waist.Avoid walking along the top.It was through Nang ​​Cave.With the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites.Near the exit of the cave will find stalactites shaped like a large lotus on a cave wall.This cave is called Bua Cave(Lotus Cave)  
          
          Nature Trail          
          Away from the National Parks Office about 200 meters, with two paths.Look like walk around.You can walk to Huai To Waterfall. Walking distance about 2 kilometers.The forest vegetation abundance. Suitable for Nature study walking and bird watching.



             Bo Namphut             
               A small natural pond.There are bubbles pop up above the water at all times.Assumed to be caused by water seepage from underground. This makes the water throughout the year. And a stream flowing into the other.
 

Attractions Khao Phanom District,Krabi

          Interest the tourist attractions at Khao Phanom district, including;
           Khao Phanom Bencha National Park       
      Khao Phanom Bencha National Park covers an area of ​​Aow Luek District,Khao Phanom District and Muang District.Forest consists of complex high mountains. Covered with mist throughout the year.Because of its fertile forest, wildlife is abundant and the beautiful natural landscapes, such as streams, waterfalls, caves and other animals. With an area of ​​approximately 31,325 rai or 50.12 square kilometers.
        Topography    
          As lush green mountains complex.There is a steep cliff.Composed with Khao Phanom and Khao Phanom Bencha. The highest peak is 1,397 meters above sea level,providing watershed area for the surrounding areas of Krabi Province and then flows to Andaman sea.These mountains have a long way from north to south.
        Climate      
          Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in the tropical monsoon region. Influenced by the southwest monsoon. And the northeast monsoon. The weather is warm and moist throughout the year, Composed two seasons.Summer between January to April and Rainy season between May to December, maximum rainfall is in June to October.
         Flora and Fauna      
         As a Moist evergreen forest, fauna in the park consisting of Hopea odorata, Dipterocarpus alatus, lagerstronemia cupida, Malacca teak, Michelia champaca, Parkia speciosa, Baccarea sapida. Ground fauna found are palms, genus Calamus or Daemonothops, greenia wightiana and bamboos. There are a number of animals live in the park which generally can be found are serows, wild pigs, panthers, clouded leopards, black bears, mouse deers, langurs, gibbons, Stump-tailed monkeys, Asiatic wild dog, squirrel, iorises, white-rumped shama, hornbills, pheasants, red jungle fowls.
          How to get to Khao Phanom Benja National Park                     
          From three separate the Old Market Home,Krabi province.Along Sri Trang road distance of a kilometer, turn left along the Old Market - Baan Huaito distance of 20 kilometers to the National Park.

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            Next time I will take them to tourist attractions at Khao Phanom Benja National Park.

Than Bok Khorani National Park (3)

               Mu Koh Hong
               Mu Koh Hong is a group of islands including Koh Lao or Koh Saka, Koh Lao Riam, Koh Pakka and Koh Lao Lading. Koh Hong or Koh Lao Pileh is the biggest island in the south. Most of them are limestone islands with crystal clear water, fine beaches, coral reefs in both deep and shallow water, most suited for diving and fishing. There is a 400-metre hiking trail around Koh Hong. This area is also suitable for sea-canoeing. The park’s entrance fees for adults and children are 200 and 100 baht, respectively. In addition, the park charges 20 baht for camping on the island. Visitors must bring their own tents. Mu Koh Hong is accessible by long-tail boat from Aow Nang. The trip takes about an hour.
               To get there: Located 46 kilometres from the provincial town of Krabi, Mu Koh Hong is situated at Than Bokkhorani, Tambol Aow Luek Tai, a distance from the Talad Aow Luek (Aow Luek Market)Intersection. Proceed along the Aow Luek - Laem Sak route for 1 kilometre. Alternatively, take the local taxi or Song Thaeo ride (Krabi –  Aow Luek Neua – Tai) from and get off at the park’s  entrance.                
             Koh Hong(Koh Lao Pileh)         
The island has beautiful scenery. Surrounded by blue waters.There are coral reefs around the island.There are two cove beachas djacent.Collision with rocks in the middle. The generally is limestone white sand,crystal clear waters with coral reefs both shallow and deep waters ideal for scuba diving and fishing.         
          Koh Hong is quite a popular island for both Thai and foreign travelers. It is the location of Than Bok Khorani National Park Ranger Unit. There are two sandy beaches in the front and the back. The former is the main port, so it is not very suitable for a swim.The other side is a nice diving spot around 10-30 feet deep.The points of interest include;
             Aow Pileh is a nice bay with a curving beach looks like a bird flying.White sand,crystal clear water. There are small fishes swimming to see everywhere.Away from the beach down to in the sea.There are coralline and coral various kinds. The beach suitable for swimming.And come to lie down on the beach.As boating and kayaking. Diving in shallow water, beautiful and has been ranked as one of the 10 islands with beaches to see and cleanest in the world.
              Aow Hong(Lagoon) or Inner sea,In the north is a much curved bay surrounded by Limestone Mountains so that it looks like a hall. This is the reason why this island is called Koh Hong, or a hall island.There are only one entrance approximately 10 meters width.Inside is a sandy beach,shallow and very clear suitable for swimming.The mangrove forests where you can enjoy kayaking or walking during the low tide.For people who enjoy hiking. Koh Hong also has a hiking trail up to the point with a beautiful view.

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              Koh Phakbia
              Is a small island on the back of Koh Hong.The sea is crystal clear. Suitable for swimming.Peaceful and trees with large and small trees at the beach.Although the beach is not very wide. It has a white sand beach, not allergic to the other.Koh Pak Bia when low tide sand dunes will appear to stretch the length until the other island.Which is called as Koh Pak Bia. And within walking distance in a time fully low tide only.Because time of high tide. The water will separated into two islands.

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                 Koh Lao Lading(Koh Paradise)
             The island was hidden by natural,yet the beauty of sandy beaches and secluded privacy.The island is the shelter of a bird's nest concession. But it also opened the island for tourists visiting and relax.Inside the Island has sand beach,fish and coral. To swimming more enjoyable.
              Koh Lao Lading Is a small island. Travellers are always active, when it came to the Koh Hong. The characteristics of a cliff. The island's wild beauty. And a small beach on the island and the crystal clear waters ideal for swim.
              You can visit all year, but the Best season is mid-Nov - early May.
               June - Oct is monsoon season not suitable for tourism.            

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Attractions Aow Luek District,Krabi

              Aow Luek District is located in the northwest of Krabi Province.There are many interesting attractions.Waiting all tourists who come to enjoy.                       
              Attractions Aow Luek District
         Than Bok Khorani National Park  is an ecotourism destination. It covers a wide variety of attractions such as nature trails, waterfalls, mangrove forests,Tham Lot,Tham Phi Hua To (a cave with prehistoric paintings) and Mu Koh Hong (limestone islands with crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and coral reefs). The islands are suitable for snorkelling and sea kayaking, and open only for day trippers. Visitors can get more information at the Visitor Center of Than Bok Khorani National Park at telephone number 0 7568 1071, 0 7568 2058 or www.dnp.go.th             
              General information
              Than Bok Khorani National Park is a rainforest located in the valley between the mountains. Streams flow through the area disappear into the limestone rocks beneath the mountains, on his way to the sea. The source of the stream is Nam Phut Cave and Aow Mai Dam Mountain (Black Tree Bay Mountain). This was formerly the territory of wild elephants, until people moved and settled in the area. They cleared the forest and took possession of the land for agriculture, until only the current. The park was established on September 30th, 1998.
                 Geography  
                The national park covers an area of 104 sq.km.Geography of Than Bok Khorani National Park is the mountain range, alternatively laying along north-south as a complicated and has varieties wave slope depth. There is some plain area, most of them are on the shoulder of the mountain and valley. The limestone mountains in this area are covered with mixed tropical forest, and in addition, also consistis of mangrove forests, waterfalls, river, sea and sand. Morevever, there is a limestone island and many small islands, about 23 islands.
                 The landscape is dominated by a series of impressive mountains; precipitous, tall, limestone towers, protruding out of the landscape in a typical Karsts topography. Sink holes in the rock lead the way to underground streams, and numerous mountain cave. Than Bok Khorani National Park is the source and watershed for the water of Aow Luek District, flowing from five important streams; Klong  Marui,Klong Klang,Klong Nam Tok,Klong Aow Luek and Klong Ka Rot(Garose).
                 Flora and Fauna
                 The main plant communities are rainforest, mangrove forest, and freshwater swamp forest.
                   Rain Forest is found on the steep mountain ranges, Hopea spp., Lagerstroemia spp., Dipterocarpus alatus, Intsia palembanica and Terminalia wallichiana being the dominant trees, and the undergrowth is characterised by Salacca sp., rattan and bamboo.
                 Mangrove Forest is mostly found around Tham Rot Tai Mountain, Nam Bay and Ka Rot Island. The main species are Rhizophora, Kylocarpus, Bruguiera, Sonneratia and Avicennia.
                 Swamp Forest covers the footslopes of Chong Lom Mountain. Because the forest no longer covers a wide, continuous area, the variety of wildlife is reduced.
              Wildlife                 
            Mammals, include Wild boar, Fishing Cats, Mouse Deer, Gibbon, Langurs, Large Indian Civet, Malayan Porqupine, Pangolin, Otters, Squirrels, Javan Mongoose and Flying Lemurs.
            Birds, include Brahminy Kite, Common Koel, White breasted waterhen, Hill Myna, Woodpeckers and Grey Wagtail. The rivers are habitat for a wealth of freshwater species, including True Eel and Long Tom.
            Reptiles, such as chameleon, bengal monitor, king cobra, cobra, reticulated python, malayan pit viper, bronzeback, etc.
            Fish, whilst the sea supports coral reefs, with both hard and soft corals, Parrotfish, Starfish, and Anemones. Interesting Points

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Mu Koh Lanta National Park(3)

              Andaman sea is known as the best area for diving in Southern Thailand. But one of the best parts of the southern Andaman Sea, the site of the largest. "Hin Daeng and Hin Muang" - world top ten rated by international dive magazine located.Divers need to spend time with the quality of diving in the base themselves in Koh Lanta.
              Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are located about 60 miles from Koh Lanta takes about three hours fraction with a relatively long distance. Thus Hin Muang and Hin Daeng is also rich in natural beauty. And large aquatic animals.
              Hin Daeng meaning Red Rock in Thai and Hin Muang meaning Purple Rock.
              Hin Daeng Called Hin Daeng because the color of coral.when sunlight is seen as a soft coral the red.Hin Daeng is easy to find as above water for about three meters. Although not very impressive to see the top of a very large rock on the south side down over 60 meters and a drop in the fiercest of oceans. The wall itself is a growth of corals and sea fans less. But otherwise devoid of life.
              On the east side, where the slope is gentler to the mountain ridge is the blue water, flowing long dark as it is possible to swim along these ridges to a depth of 40 meters.
              This is especially soft corals and lush with large schools of jacks, which are drawn through the mountains, surrounding the diver with a shiny silver wall. Ascending to the shallows where you can see needle fish (long toms) to the surface and barracuda stalking through their underwater world.Manta, Whale Shark and the lush tropical underwater gardens.
              Swimming is possible from a large rock, causing a red stone on the surface of the great schools of Fusiliers voting data to and fro as if they are afraid that the water that comes through the channel.

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              Hin Muang  about 500 meters from Hin Daeng rock submerged beneath the surface, which is a rare variety of marine life were found between the pounding of huge stones.
              The name itself "Hin Muang" (purple rock) come from the thick and soft purple coral found everywhere in the rocks about 200 meters and a width of nearly 20 meters high and shaped like a loaf of bread with steep, vertical sides and a rounded top.The walls are decorated with large red sea fans and orange small fish, glass and sides, silver, School of Navy fans, surrounded by an abundance of marine life in shallow waters to the point. Sprinkle the top of a lively sea anemones.
              Whale sharks, manta ray, they are often found around rock pinnacles sites today sometimes quite strong. Divers who have been recommended.

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