The Burma Banks

There will be no other boat or piece of land as far as the eye can see when you get to the Burma Banks. Because it is so far out and exposed, currents are typically considerably stronger here, but this offers ideal circumstances for encounters with enormous pelagic creatures and schools of thousands of fish.

The Burma Banks is an underwater mountain range with sloping sand dune-like slopes covered in enormous bummies and barrel sponges. The Burma Banks are approximately 100 nautical miles (180 kilometers) west of Kawthaung.
The visibility is frequently near 40m, and since it is so exposed, there are typically strong currents, making it an excellent location for drift diving.

This is also a popular place for nurse sharks and other unusual sharks and rays emerging from the depths. Aside from sharks, The Burma Banks are home to attractive tropical animals like honeycomb moray eels and clown triggerfish, which are uncommon in the rest of the Mergui Archipelago.

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

Depth: 20 - 35 metres

Visibility: 15 - 30 metres

Marine Life: +++ for sharks

Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced

Lens Recommendation: Wide-angle