Bathala Thila
Vibrant thila with schooling fish, sharks, and rich corals.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, Bathala Thila, is a small thila located just east of Bathala Island. The shallow top of the thila reaches approximately 10 meters and features a fascinating array of coral formations including soft corals and table corals. A vibrant ecosystem thrives here, with red anemones and diverse nudibranchs making it their home. Regularly, nurse sharks can be observed resting beneath the small overhangs present on the thila. A notable feature is a beautiful terrace located on the northern point of the thila, supporting several species of schooling fish. Divers have the opportunity to complete a circuit around the entire thila and are likely to encounter white tip sharks and napoleon wrasse. It’s a rewarding dive for those seeking diverse marine life.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
white tip reef sharknurse sharknapoleon wrasseschooling fishnudibranchsoft coralstable coralsanemone
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Potential for currents and depths to 30m require some experience beyond a beginner level.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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