Junkyard
Junkyard is a purpose-built artificial reef on sand about 400 m off Mae Haad, at roughly 8–12 m. Metal frames, sculptures and other modules placed to encourage coral growth now attract batfish, pufferfish, porcupinefish and cleaner wrasse, with blue-spotted stingrays on the surrounding sand. Sheltered and shallow, it is used for training and as a reliable option when other sites are rough.
Facts
- Region: Thailand – Koh Tao & Samui
- Area: Koh Tao west & north
- Depth: 7–12 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: reef
- Coordinates: 10.086, 99.8195 (approximate)
- Highlights: artificial reef, batfish, blue-spotted stingray, porcupinefish, pufferfish, cleaner wrasse
- Tips: Good for buoyancy practice – keep fins off the structures, which are growing new coral.