This dive site is named after Tom, a marine biologist and dive instructor who discovered a thriving colony of seahorses while leading mangrove snorkel tours. The area features diverse habitats including sea grass beds and sandy patches – perfect for exploring a variety of marine life. You’re likely to spot several species of seahorses, each displaying unique sizes and colors. Other common inhabitants include frogfish, razor shrimp fish, nudibranchs, pipefish, and pipehorses. Crocodile fish can be found in the shallow reeds they favor, patiently awaiting their next meal. Blue spotted stingrays and common pipefish thrive in the sandy areas. Keep an eye above as needlefish dart through the water's surface. This site is particularly well-suited for beginners, seahorse enthusiasts, and photographers looking to capture stunning underwater images.
Tom's Garden
Shallow macro paradise famous for its thriving seahorse colony.
- Access
5m Avg Depth
7m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snake Eel
Flatworm
Seahorse
Nudibranch
Snowflake Moray
Jawfish
Octopus
Goatfish
Pipehorse
Atlantic Needlefish
Ghost Pipefish
Bluespotted Fantail Ray
Trevally
Crocodilefish
Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
Frogfish
Pipefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow maximum depth and calm conditions make it ideal for new divers and photographers.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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