Founded in 1994, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is the only international organization working exclusively to unite communities to protect our planet’s coral reefs. They focus on three fundamental catalysts for change; marine protected areas (MPAs), marine recreation tourism and local communities. By engaging stakeholders from all three groups—MPA managers, marine tourism operators, and local... Read More

Zebra sharks are a common sight among divers in the south of  Thailand, though many famously and mistakenly know them as Leopard Sharks. Zebra sharks are a type of carpet shark, partial to lazing in sandy patches along the reef. They can grow up to 2.5 meters (8-9 feet) but despite their ominous size they are harmless to humans. Their nocturnal nature makes them easy for divers to observe as they... Read More

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We have new managers here at Castaway Divers. Anika and Giles will be taking over the shop and instigating some new programs over the summer season. Anika comes to us from New York and Giles from London, though neither has lived in either place for some time…. The two of them have been living, diving and teaching in Thailand for a collective 15 years from Koh Tao to Kao Lak, Phi Phi to Phuket and... Read More

Many people believe divers may have a massive impact on breaking the coral reefs and they are not totally wrong. Lack of Buoyancy control may result in crashing in the reefs, as this being one out of many reasons we, as divers, could damage the reefs. We should always make sure this does not happen and as a Dive Operator; educate our guests on how important our reefs are. We, at Castaway Divers, always... Read More