This trip originated from a group of regular divers inviting each other to visit this island. I had already been wanting to visit this island, so I planned to go next month. However, when I saw the post in the group, I immediately responded, "I'm in!" I was so eager that I even took a leave from work to go diving. This is because it's not often that you get to go on a diving trip with a group of like-minded people. What's even more exciting is that it's just a short distance away, in Sattahip, Chonburi province.

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This is a year-round destination, so there's no need to rush. Each season offers its own unique beauty. So, there's no need to compete for the best travel experience. Trips to this location are available in various formats, including:

One-day trip: If you want to go on a one-day trip, you can do so. However, if you stay at the resort, they will take you on a package trip.

Since the beginning of 2015, I have written about the crystal-clear water island in Chonburi, Ko Kham. Until now, I have not been able to go again because it is very crowded. I wrote about it for a week, and the following week, when I invited my friends to go, we couldn't go because the tickets were sold out. After that, I only went diving in the south.

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Let's head to the island.

Koh Chan, also known as Koh Jan by the locals of Saensuk, is a conservation area under the Royal Thai Navy in Sattahip. Recently, the area has been gradually opened to the public for tourism. However, it's important to remember that if visitors do not respect the conservation efforts, the Navy may restrict access again.

The journey to Koh Chan takes about 30 minutes by boat from Koh Saemsar. The waves were a bit rough on the day of the trip, making it impossible to take photos with a camera due to the risk of water damage. During the boat ride, we encountered a sea turtle, which was an exciting experience. The Starfish team pointed it out to us, as sea turtles are typically found in the southern seas. This sighting in the Saemsar Sea was particularly thrilling. However, one of our companions spotted a sea turtle while snorkeling. According to Starfish, sea turtles in the Gulf of Thailand are more shy than those in the Andaman Sea.

This diving trip included two dive sites located close to each other. The first site, however, was inaccessible due to the presence of thousands of jellyfish. The boat then proceeded to the second site, where a group of scuba diving instructors were training students. The following description will be based on the photographs taken at the second site.

This trip provided extensive knowledge about the sea and coral reefs in the ocean. The participants in this trip…

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Pop is an underwater photographer and diving instructor at DiveDD in Salaya. (I've been meaning to take a freediving course for ages but haven't had the time yet.) He brought his scuba gear to record the pristine beauty of the Sattahip seabed and to witness the flourishing staghorn coral cultivation project by the Royal Thai Navy. He also shared his knowledge about fish, coral, and conservation-oriented diving.

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The Starfish team took excellent care of us, pointing out interesting sights and allowing us to dive beyond the usual time limit to ensure we had a fulfilling experience. Even though we knew each other from the diving community, we had never met in person before, so we understood the passion of fellow divers.

And two other younger friends whose names I also forgot to ask, haha, who invited us to share the boat fare. 555555

This trip cost me 1,300 baht per person. I went with a colleague who also took a day off from work.

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Let's start at the first point. Let's take a look at the pangasius fish. I'm very excited because I didn't think I would find it in shallow water. And most importantly, this is Chonburi.

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This is a coral plate. If not, please let me know so I can learn more.

Here's a quick overview of the place. This one is closer to the shore.

Another underwater photographer who went to capture the pristine beauty of the sea and observe the issue of marine debris.

Pop, a photographer and diving instructor who initiated this trip, estimated the depth to be around 5 meters.

This golden yellow table coral is incredibly beautiful, especially when illuminated by the sun.

Another underwater scene reveals a remarkable diversity of life.

The water is so clear, I never thought the sea at Samesan could be this clear.

The underwater scenery was breathtaking, resembling an underwater mountain range.

This place is teeming with fish, including a massive pufferfish that I was unable to capture on camera.

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Let's move on to the second point. Look at the clarity of the sea. Here, you can see 3-4 meters deep. There were jellyfish at this point earlier, but now they're gone. Maybe they were eaten by fish.

Starf found an air hose that a tourist had lost and dived down to collect and dispose of it.

Let's take a look at the second diving spot and see what it's like.

During my diving experience, I have never encountered a giant clam as large as this one. I was startled because it was close to my leg and in shallow water.

This spot wasn't captured much as I was truly exhausted. My body wasn't in top condition during this trip.

Therefore, I focused on taking photos in shallow water with a sandy bottom where I could stand. I was exhausted.

This is chest-deep water where I stopped to rest. Since the tide was low, I just ducked down to take some photos around here.

Two friends diving and swimming together right here.

Before heading back, let's take a break and relax at this beautiful beach.

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Relaxing photos capturing the atmosphere. At this point, the children who were diving in front of the beach encountered a sea turtle greeting them.

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A Group Photo from Our Trip: Understanding the Sea

This photo captures our group during a recent trip that deepened our understanding of the ocean. Through the stories of marine conservationists, we learned about the importance of responsible tourism and the impact it has on preserving our marine environment.

The message resonated deeply: by protecting and learning more about the sea, we can ensure that its beauty remains accessible and close to home, even for those in urban areas like Bangkok.

There are fewer photos here, but there are more on my personal Facebook page.