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A diver and a whale shark near Richelieu Rock
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The world-renowned dive sites dotting the crystal seas of the Surin and Similan Is-
lands Marine National Parks are some of the best spots in the country to strap on a scuba
mask and dive deep. The ultimate prize, however, is distant Richelieu Rock (
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accessible only to those who venture north towards the so-called Burma Banks on a live-
aboard diving trip. The horseshoe-shaped outcrop acts as a feeding station luring manta
rays and whale sharks.
