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Older regional article mentioning the Koh Nen / Ko Phra channel and Royal Thai Navy context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Controlled shallow reef for conservation and snorkel dives.
Local operator required
Access is best arranged through the navy, authorized operators or local organizers.
Small island reef near Ko Phra with military and conservation controls, best handled as a guided shallow-water visit.
About Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Shallow coral-reef island area near Ko Phra, inside a controlled military and conservation zone on the Sattahip coast. It suits supervised snorkel or conservation-diving visits more than casual free access, with simple reef structure, schools of fish and an easy underwater profile. Plan it around permission, operator coordination and day-of access rather than open-entry logistics.
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Research Estimate At Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Where Is Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Described as a shallow coral reef area.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef water with some turbidity and a managed-access environment; plan for straightforward navigation, but not for open public access.
Safety & Access At Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Do not assume walk-in access; confirm the day's permission and stay within the permitted reef area.
Access Restrictions
Use only with the current permission and supervised access arrangement; the area is next to military operations.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as a controlled area and follow local military, conservation and boating rules.
Local Intel For Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Used for conservation diving by the Royal Thai Navy.
Freediving
Only for very shallow, controlled practice if access is granted; the site is not presented as a freedive-first location.
Snorkeling
Shallow reef snorkeling is the main recreational fit, but access is controlled and should be arranged first.
Wildlife at Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Nen : เกาะเณร : เกาะพระน้อย
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
