Overview
Close to Laxmanpur Beach lies the beautiful Bus Stop dive site, named after an old bus stop marker that once stood nearby. This site presents a diverse marine ecosystem across multiple depth zones, making it perfect for multi-level diving.
Depth Zones
Shallow Zone (5-10m)
- Yellow Snappers: Large schools near the reef top
- Clownfish: Multiple anemone colonies
- Starfish: Various species on rocks
- Damselfish: Territorial displays
Mid Zone (10-15m)
- Soft Corals: Vibrant purple and orange trees
- Barrel Sponges: Giant specimens over 1m wide
- Angelfish: Emperor and Blue-ring species
- Butterflyfish: Pairs and small groups
Deep Zone (15-20m)
- Lionfish: Hunting along the reef wall
- Stingrays: Resting on sandy patches
- Moray Eels: Hidden in crevices
- Groupers: Large specimens in caves
Unique Features
Coral Gardens
The site boasts exceptional coral diversity:
- Hard Corals: Table, brain, and staghorn varieties
- Soft Corals: Sea fans and whip corals
- Sponges: Barrel, vase, and tube sponges
- Anemones: Giant carpet and bubble-tip species
Marine Life Calendar
Year-Round Residents
- Clownfish, Angelfish, Butterflyfish
- Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Stonefish
- Moray Eels, Garden Eels
Seasonal Visitors
- Dec-Mar: Manta Rays (occasional)
- Apr-Jun: Whale Sharks (rare)
- Jul-Sep: Eagle Rays
- Oct-Nov: Large Grouper aggregations
Diving Tips
For Beginners
- Stay in the 5-12m range
- Perfect for buoyancy practice
- Excellent for fish identification
For Advanced
- Explore the deeper overhangs
- Night diving reveals different species
- Look for rare nudibranchs
Best Practices
- Enter during slack tide for easiest conditions
- Bring a torch for exploring crevices
- Wide-angle lens for reef scenes
- Macro lens for small critters
