This dive site, East Corner, is a renowned sloping reef located in Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago, celebrated for its extensive hard coral gardens and diverse underwater topography. Divers typically navigate along the gentle slope, exploring sandy channels and encircling small bommies, which provide natural navigation points. While there's no specific historical account or story attached to the site, its natural beauty and comfortable diving conditions have established it as a popular and accessible dive destination.
The marine ecosystem here is vibrant, boasting an abundance of reef fish, including colorful parrotfish and schooling fusiliers, as well as snappers and trevally. For macro enthusiasts, East Corner is a delight, home to a variety of macro critters such as intricate nudibranchs and various species of shrimp, hidden amongst the corals and sand.
The site is best visited during the dry season (typically October to May) when conditions are calmest and visibility is optimal. Its mild to moderate conditions and shallow depths (averaging 8 meters with a maximum of 16 meters) make it an excellent choice for divers of all skill levels, including beginners. Freedivers and snorkelers will also find the healthy coral gardens and plentiful reef fish highly rewarding.
