Black Rock

The Black Rock islet is a tiny rock in the midst of Myanmar's ocean. It has a sheer cliff drop of nearly 100 meters with rocky boulder formations and fine soft coral.

Andrea Marshall, the Queen of Mantas, stated that she had the finest dive of her life at Black Rock, and the conservation project Ray of Hope Expeditions documented 52 unique mantas in only three days of the annual mating meeting in March.
The south side of the rock has a 40m vertical wall, while the north side has a moderate slope that drops to 25m. This topographic variation impacts water circulation and lets you select between a more exposed dive in the current to the south or relaxing in the shelter to the north.

A shallow portion of tube corals is home to a slew of microscopic marine animals, including sea urchins basking and active crabs and shrimp clattering about. Many believe Black Rock to be Burma's best diving site. Its crystal blue waters have a visibility of 35 meters, allowing for breathtaking views of the ongoing procession of barracuda, tuna, mackerel, rays, reef sharks, whale sharks, and eagle rays.

Type of Dive: wall dive, cave dive, coral garden

Depth: 5 - 35 meters

Visibility: 15 - 30 meters

Marine Life: +++ for Mantas

Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced

Lens Recommendation: any lens for any dive.