Coral Grand Divers Blog - Koh Tao Diving — Marine life

When people embark on their journey to learn to dive, they often have no idea how profoundly scuba diving will...

The Banded Coral Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) often called the Boxer Shrimp, isn't technically a true shrimp. As a member of...

The Pickhandle Barracuda (Sphyraena jello) is a large species that can grow over 1.5 meters long and weigh more than...

The Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) often confused with the Black Tip Shark is a common resident of tropical reef...

The Grooved Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) is a fascinating reef fish closely related to Pipefish and Seahorses. This species is commonly...

The Durban Dancing Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) stands out with its vibrant red body covered with bold white stripes and dots. It...

Janss Pipefish (Doryrhamphus janssi) are fascinating creatures, closely related to seahorses, with their long, slender bodies and tubular snouts. These...

The world’s waters are full of fascinating creatures, from large sharks and intelligent whales to tiny species. Among them are...

The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different...

Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are among our favorite marine animals and are the most frequently spotted sea turtles during...

Visitors to Koh Tao who are new to scuba diving might mix up flatworms and nudibranchs. Flatworms are more primitive...

Many divers and snorkelers who've explored Southeast Asia have a tale or two about the infamous Titan Triggerfish. Despite their...