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Best places for beginner divers

Our recommendations for learning how to dive in Asia

Asia has a huge number of dive spots that have perfect conditions for learning to dive. It has so many in fact, that you may be having a hard time choosing where you should go.

That's where our guide to the best places for beginner divers comes in. We cannot cover every tropical island or destination that is great for learning how to dive, but we can give you the lowdown on many of the best options out there for you to explore.

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Batfish - Ephippidae

Batfish identification

Batfish are a small family of seven genera the only one found in shallow water is Platax, five species of large round silvery fish.

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Koh Tao

Diving on Koh Tao in Thailand

Koh Tao (sometimes spelt Ko Tao) is Thailand's original island diving destination and now the most popular place in the country to learn to dive.

The diving on Koh Tao is known for its colourful reefs that are ideal for beginners, plus some deeper pinnacles with the chance of big fish encounters for more advanced divers.

There is a wide choice of dive centres to enjoy and plenty of accommodation options to choose from.

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