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  Andaman Sea, Andaman Sea Information
The coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds, marine lakes and deep sea valleys of the region form a constellation of diverse habitats that support a spectacular variety of flora and fauna.
Many of the Andaman Sea ecoregion islands, as well as certain stretches of coastline, are important nesting areas for a variety of sea-turtles, all of them endangered or threatened.
The current population of the Andaman and Nicobar islands is estimated to be close to 450,000.
www.allthesea.com /Andaman-Sea.html   (726 words)

  
 Andaman Sea Pilot - the definitive cruising guide for the Andaman Sea...and more
Andaman Sea Pilot is widely distributed through specialist bookshops around the world, in major bookstores in Thailand and through marine
From the Andaman Islands in the west, to the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea in the east, 13 degrees of Latitude and 28 degrees of longitude, are described.
The Andaman Sea which forms the eastern Indian Ocean is connected to the western Pacific through the Malacca straits and the South China Sea.
www.andamanseapilot.com   (777 words)

  
 Islands Hopping Thailand: Andaman Sea Gypsies Info
Today most sea gypsies have been granted land, surnames and citizenship in Thailand and their villages are spread throughout the western coast of the Malaysian peninsula.
The sea gypsies are separated into three different groups: the Moken in the North, from Tavoy and Matthews Islands in Myanmar, Surin and Ra Islands in Thailand to Rawai Village at the southern tip of Phuket.
By performing this ritual the gypsies ask for forgiveness from the sea gods for any offences they have made to the sea and believe that all evil is carried away in the vessel.
andaman-island-hopping.com /articles/seagypsies.htm   (553 words)

  
 Andaman - Andaman Island - Andaman Sea - All About Andaman Thailand
Lapping the shore are the sparkling warm blue waters of the Andaman Sea.
They sit in the Andaman Sea 48kms east of Phuket and 42kms south of Krabi with Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Le being the two largest.
Satun is a small province in the south of Thailand that borders Malaysia, facing the Andaman Sea.
www.andamanthailand.com   (570 words)

  
  Andaman Sea Gypsies Heeded Pre-Tsunami Signs Wisdom Of The Sea   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Two weeks before the tidal waves slammed the Surin Islands, the Andaman sea gypsies, the Moken, who make their livelihood from diving and catching fish with their bare hands, said they saw several rare deep-sea creatures alien to the reef area.
According to researchers, they hold the sea map to the Andaman and are skilful skin divers and fishers.
For example, the Thai Mai (New Thais), Moken sea gypsies who have settled on a permanent location on shore, have started to recall "myths" they once heard in their childhood of when their ancestors still roamed the rough ocean.
www.rense.com /general62/pretsn.htm   (1123 words)

  
  Andaman Sea - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Andaman Sea, north-eastern arm of the Indian Ocean, bordered on the west by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; on the north by Myanmar (Burma); on the...
Andaman Islands, island group in eastern India, between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, forming the northern part of the Andaman and Nicobar...
Nicobar Islands, group of 19 islands, India, in the Indian Ocean, between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Andaman_Sea.html   (111 words)

  
  Andaman Sea - RecipeFacts   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Andaman Sea (Template:MYname) is a body of water to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Myanmar, west of Thailand and east of the Andaman Islands; it is part of the Indian Ocean.
At its southeastern reaches, the Andaman Sea narrows to form the Straits of Malacca, which separate the Malay Peninsula from the island of Sumatra.
Running in a rough north-south line on the seabed of the Andaman Sea is the boundary between two tectonic plates, the Burma plate and the Sunda Plate.
www.recipeland.com /facts/Andaman_Sea   (329 words)

  
 Andaman Nicobar Islands - Travel Tips
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www.anislands.com /andamantraveltips.htm   (2537 words)

  
 Chapter 2: They Call it Home
There is a vast variety of life in the seas all around the islands, from sharks and sting rays to fish of all shapes and sizes, not forgetting an enormous variety of crustaceans in the water, on the beach and on dry land.
Geologically, the Andamans and Nicobars represent the highest peaks of an under-water mountain range which is itself an extension of the Arakan range in Burma and the Sumatran Barisan ranges to the south.
The Andamans are rising and falling with the erratic local movement of the earth's crust.
www.andaman.org /BOOK/chapter2/text2.htm   (3833 words)

  
 Andaman Sea Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: )
At its southeastern reaches, the Andaman Sea narrows to form the Straits of Malacca, which separate the Malay Peninsula from the island of Sumatra.
Running in a rough north-south line on the seabed of the Andaman Sea is the boundary between two tectonic plates, the Burma plate and the Sunda Plate.
Within the sea to the east of the main Great Andaman island group is Barren Island, an active volcano (the only presently active volcano associated with the Indian subcontinent).
www.bookrags.com /Andaman_Sea   (453 words)

  
 Andaman Seakayak Phuket, Thailand.
At Andaman Sea Kayak, we take priority in keeping "the Hong" as we found them.
Andaman Sea Kayak is a registered tour operator with the Tourisum Authority of Thailand license No.33/0013.
Let Andaman Saa Kayak guide you to an amazing day, once in a life time experience.Save the future of the "Hong" for all...
www.andamanseakayak.com /daytrip_frame.htm   (360 words)

  
 Andaman Cove Phuket - Location Map of Phuket Thailand and The Evason Resort
Andaman Cove Phuket™ is located in Rawai, the Southern part of Phuket, situated next to Laemka Beach between Nai Harn and Ao Chalong Bay.
Built on a hillside, this location is special because of its sweeping panoramic views of the sea and adjacent islands.
Facing the Andaman Sea, Andaman Cove Phuket™ is a complex of serviced apartments set within 64 acres of lush tropical gardens in the famous Evason Resort and Six Senses Spa.
www.andamancove-phuket.com /location.html   (322 words)

  
 Bagan - ancient Pagodas and lacquerware crafts
The area is famous for its diving, snorkelling, sea-kayaking and fishing activities ~ lots of the seafood on the tables of Asia come from the Andaman Sea.
There are few places in the world like the islands of the Andaman Sea many of which are uninhabited.
Myanmar Andaman Resort is located on Fork Island (Macleod Island) ~ the resort has been designed for those who love the sun, sand and sea and Eco-Tourism.
www.goldenpagodatravel.com /Myanmar_Andaman_Resort.htm   (352 words)

  
 Andaman Nicobar Islands, India
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise around 572 islands formed by a submarine mountain range, which separates the Bay of Bengal from the Andaman Sea.
Little is known historically about Andaman and Nicobar, a cluster of around 572 islands of which less than 50 are populated, stretching from the southern tip of Burma all the way down south till Sumatra in Indonesia.
Paddy is the main food crop and is mostly cultivated in the Andaman group of islands, whereas coconut and areca nut are the main cash crops of the Nicobar group of islands.
www.anislands.com /info.htm   (1170 words)

  
 WWF Global 200 Ecoregions -- Andaman Sea (225)
The Andaman Sea supports extensive coral ecosystems and one of the largest barrier reefs in the Indian Ocean.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands of the Andaman Sea are the peeks of a submerged mountain chain.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were first "discovered" in the ninth century by Arab merchants.
www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/g200/g225.html   (279 words)

  
 KOH LANTA HOTELS GUIDE
It stretches for 27 kilometers in the north to south direction along the western coastline of Andaman Sea in southern Thailand.
Koh Lanta lies on the west coast of Andaman Sea in between Krabi and Phi Phi Island.
Andaman Lanta Resort is located on the left side of Klong Dao Beach, Krabi, the one of the most popular beach resorts in Lanta Island.
www.kohlantakohlanta.com   (1205 words)

  
 Andaman Nicobar Islands
Surrounded by pristine coral reefs, uninhabited North and South Cinque are among the prettiest islands in the Andamans.
About 90 km by sea and 170 km by road, Rangat is an ideal haven for a traveller seeking the sun, sea and fun.
Little Andaman is the vegetable bowl for the Nicobar group of islands.
www.andamanisland.com /islands.htm   (1041 words)

  
 Sea Kayaking and Sea Canoeing tours by Andaman Seakayak Phuket, Thailand.
Sea Kayaking and Sea Canoeing tours by Andaman Seakayak Phuket, Thailand.
Andaman Sea kayak,found in 1991, Andaman Sea Kayak is committed to provide our clients with the finest service in the unforgettable memories, breathtaking sights and maximum adventure, However, We never lose sight to our commitment to the preservation of our surrounding by providing an environment friendly experience.
These hones are inland open-air tidal lagoons surrounded by sheer cliffs up to 1000 feet high.
www.andamanseakayak.com   (124 words)

  
 Andaman Sea   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Andaman Sea is bordered by Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The depth of the central region of the Andaman Sea exceeds 4000 metres.
The western part of the sea is a deep basin, the eastern part is a broad shelf.
lazarus.elte.hu /hun/doktoran/dutko/l.htm   (0 words)

  
 Andaman Sea Coral - Phuket diving guide
The polyps of the gorgonians (sea fans, harp corals, and wire corals), for instance, have eight tentacles rather than the six or multiples of six characteristic of hard coral polyps.
Sea fans and other gorgonians and among those that live down the reef faces where their hexacoral cousins have ceased to grow.
Given the reported 75,000 snorkellers and divers who, in 1990, enjoyed just the Andaman Sea area (and without even mentioning the commercial collectors of coral and shellfish), it wouldn't take long before souvenir hunters left little of interest for those who come later.
www.phuket.com /island/corals.htm   (1524 words)

  
 Sea Kayaking in phuket ,Phang Nga ,Krabi ,Khao sok ,Tarutao with Seacanoe Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sea canoeing offers great sport and the opportunity to explore limestone islands and sea caves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf Thailand.
Sea canoeing in Phuket has launched thousand of intrepid travellers into the mysterious grottoes, caverns, and lagoons that dot the other-worldly archipelago of limestone outcrops in Phang Nga Bay.
Multi-Award winning company, Sea Canoe has developed this truly remarkable trip with the assistance of park rangers and local guides, all with Sea Canoe's world famous sense of fun and adventure.
www.andamanhotels.com /seakayaking.php   (620 words)

  
 Scuba Diving Thailand's Andaman Sea on Wetdawg.com
A cadre of cuttlefish hover nearby feeding on stragglers.
It all depends on the whim of the sea.
The Similan Islands are protected marine sanctuaries, but fishing and finning in the surrounding seas have taken their toll.
www.wetdawg.com /pages/andaman.html   (910 words)

  
 Phuket Thailand Sea View Terrace Andaman Cove
Sea View Terrace - This special second story unit directly faces the Andaman Sea and has sweeping views from the Master Bedroom, Living Room and Kitchen.
The terrace has fantastic views out to the sea and tables and furniture, the idea spot for a social soiree or wine tasting event.
Andaman Cove™ at Evason Resort™ and Six Senses Spa™ in Phuket Thailand.
www.andamancove.com /view/?id=9   (355 words)

  
 Liveaboard Burma Banks - Diving Andaman Sea Liveaboards Myanmar Mergui Andaman Sea
The Burma Banks are a series of under-water plateaus lying in the Andaman Sea, some 200km west of mainland Myanmar, rising up from a general surrounding depth of 300m.
And remember to always keep one eye on "the Andaman Sea's blue" as there is always the chance of seeing manta rays, whale sharks and other large pelagic species.
This Andaman Sea liveaboard dive site shares many of the characteristics of Shark Cave, but in comparison with that Andaman Sea liveaboard site, Western Rocky is usually free of surge and there is plenty of time to explore the hidden small treasures.
www.santanaphuket.com /liveaboards/burma-liveaboard.htm   (1403 words)

  
 Amazing Thailand, Andaman Sea Islands
For scuba divers Phuket is certainly the crown jewel of the Andaman Sea, one of the most renowned diving regions in the world.
Phuket is the diving centre of the Andaman Sea, and especially excellent for the beginner who would like to learn diving first-hand in the sea that the beginner can move to the expert level without ever leaving the island.
And boulders just like these spill in jumbled piles down beneath the surface of the sea to 35m and beyond, where submarine peaks, canyons, caves and passageways provide scuba divers with some of the most interesting submarine prospects in the world.
www.21cep.com /thai/phu.htm   (1726 words)

  
 Sailing the Andaman Islands :: Andaman Sea Rally
Once all the boats have arrived at Port Blair and clearance is completed leg 2 will commence, a series of three race days to outlying islands around the Port Blair region followed by the option of a race back to Phuket (leg 3).
The Rally is open to both power and sail boats and is a social-cum-fun event with opportunity to visit and explore the untouched cruising grounds of the Andaman Islands.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a paradise rich in powder white beaches, pristine coral reef and lush, green rain forests that few people get the chance to experience.
www.far-away.net /regattas/andamansearally.htm   (401 words)

  
 The Cream of the Andaman
When talking about sea, sand and sun, many beach-lovers automatically think of Thailand's extensive coast along the Andaman Sea.
Well, the answer lies in its alluring beauty of white fine sandy beaches, the changing hue of the sea water and the amazing biodiversity of marine lives.
Thanks to their location in the deep sea, the Similans are blessed with crystalline water whose hue is light blue where the sea bed is shallow and aqua blue where the water is deeper.
www.thaiwaysmagazine.com /thai_article/2315_cream_of_the_andaman/cream_of_the_andaman.html   (1178 words)

  
 Travel Tales - Andaman Sea Live-aboard, Thailand.
The Similan Islands Marine Park is a small group of uninhabited volcanic islands in the Andaman Sea, 8 hours from Phuket, and one of Thailand's top diving destinations.
The underwater scenery is enriched by the contrast between the monumental granite architecture and the soft edges of the coral growth; above water untouched beaches and piles of rock like giant fossilised elephant dung are backed by green peaks.
Fortunately swimming was limited to dashes between patches of shelter in the lee of the boulders, and some of the dive could be done as a drift.
www.huwporter.com /thailand2.html   (1022 words)

  
 Phuket Thailand diving aboard Ocean Rover. Andaman Sea divesites
The topside scenery is absolutely stunning: colossal monoliths rising straight from the sea and towering hundreds of feet overhead.
Situated in open sea, the island has a long sloping reef on the northeast side.
Long snout pipe fishes, tiger tail seahorses, cuttlefish, squid, octopi, banded sea kraits, orangutan spider crabs, nudibranchs, different moray eels, several species of shrimps and many other creatures are commonly found here.
www.ocean-rover.com /diving/thailand-myanmar-liveaboards/andamansea_divesites.htm   (2346 words)

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