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Shallow Koh Tao artificial reef with repurposed structures.
Shallow Koh Tao artificial reef with repurposed structures.
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This shallow Koh Tao artificial-reef dive is built around repurposed structures that now support marine life and coral nursery growth. The route is more about slow buoyancy-controlled cruising over quirky habitat than covering distance, and it works best as a relaxed training or novelty dive rather than a current-heavy profile.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow artificial reef around 8-12m depending on tide.
Best Season
Generally calm and flat outside the southwest monsoon.
Typical Conditions
Shallow 10-12 m artificial-reef diving with low current and careful buoyancy around the objects.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Avoid touching the artificial structures, as they are used as marine life habitats.
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Scuba Diving
A shallow scuba dive typically conducted around 10–12 m.
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Research Sources
Operator listing with depth, current, visibility, and beginner-use context.
Eco Koh Tao artificial-reef project page describing coral transplants and reef restoration at Junkyard.
Independent Koh Tao artificial-dive-site guide describing Junkyard's structures and marine life.
Koh Tao dive-site guide with a seasonal visibility baseline and shallow profile context.
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