31 December: Last dive of the year

Dive 147:Koh Pu (Off Kata Beach)
Max Depth: 12.5m ; Bottom time: 52 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 5-10m

Comments: I spent my last minutes underwater in 2008 with my fav diver, Sophiya aka "Aqua Girl." Condition definitely was not ideal at Koh Pu, with surges & low viz due to plankton. We spotted quite few surprises, including this rare Nudibranch (see photo) that I'm yet to identify, squat cleaner shrimps, Maldivian Sea Snails, cuttlefish etc. With my second dive here in December, and finding 3 different nudibranches that I have never seen, I am so looking forward to make this small island dive site as our regular weekly excursion.

28-29 December: RFA & Gillmanoids Dive Festival

Sunday, 28th December
Dive 142: Raya Noi (Marina Bay)
Max Depth: 17.3m ; Bottom time: 36 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10m

Dive 143: Raya Yai (Bay 5)
Max Depth: 17.9m ; Bottom time: 38 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

Monday, 29th December
Dive 144: Koh Bida Nok
Max Depth: 11.8m ; Bottom time: 40 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

Dive 145:Koh Bida Nai
Max Depth: 12.8m ; Bottom time: 38 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 15-20m

Dive 146:Koh Doc Mai
Max Depth: 17.3m ; Bottom time: 43 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 5-10m

16th December: Laurie & Chris Bautista

Dive 140: Shark Point (Hin Musang)
Max Depth: 16.1m ; Bottom time: 39 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10m

Dive 141: Koh Doc Mai (Flower Island)
Max Depth: 17.9m ; Bottom time: 49 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

7th - 10th December: Fun dives with Itt, Eve & Neng

Sunday, 7th December
Dive 135: Ko Pu, East Side
Max Depth: 12.5m ; Bottom time: 33 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

Dive 136: Kata Reef
Max Depth: 9.1m ; Bottom time: 41 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

Tuesday, 9th December
Dive 137: Raya Yai, Bungalow Bay
Max Depth: 11.5m ; Bottom time: 38 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

Dive 138: Raya Yai, Bungalow Bay
Max Depth: 11.2m ; Bottom time: 40 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

Wednesday, 10 December
Dive 139: Kata Reef (Night Dive)
Max Depth: 8m ; Bottom time: 41 min
Water Temp: 28c; Visibility: 10-15m

3rd December: Inspecting MV May Dream

Dive 134: Ko Hei (Coral Island)
Max Depth: 10m ; Bottom time: 31 min
Water Temp: 29c; Visibility: 5-10m