What is Sea bunny? A sea bunny is the common name for Jorunna parva, a small nudibranch sea slug found in tropical reefs that looks like a tiny furry rabbit. It’s tiny, fluffy-looking, and has ears like a bunny — but this isn’t a land animal. Meet the Sea Bunny, a nickname for Jorunna parva, […]
Beneath the waves of the Andaman Sea hides a glowing little predator — sleek, neon-lined, and shaped like a miniature hammerhead shark.Meet Chelidonura varians, a species of sea slug so visually striking that it looks like a creature straight out of a sci-fi film. Tiny in size but mighty in function, this sea slug is […]
They might look similar underwater… but stingrays and sharks are not the same at all! If you’re planning a Similan Islands tour from Khao Lak or snorkeling around the Surin Islands, you might wonder: Are stingrays just flat sharks? It’s a common question from travelers joining our Thailand snorkeling tours, and the answer is simple […]
Ever seen a black pouch tangled in coral that looks like sea trash?You may have discovered something far more precious — a shark egg, or as some call it, a Mermaid’s Purse. Today, Love Andaman dives into the mysterious world of shark eggs — and how spotting one reveals the hidden magic of a thriving […]
🌊 How Long Do Coral Reefs Live — And What Are They? When you go snorkeling in the Andaman Sea, the reefs might look new and delicate. But have you ever asked yourself, how long do coral reefs live? Are they like gardens — replanted and refreshed every season? In truth, coral reefs are ancient […]
🐠 Meet the Indian Sailfin Tang Andaman The Indian sailfin tang Andaman is more than just a pretty fish — it’s a reef guardian. With fan-like fins etched in maze-like lines, this elegant swimmer is a highlight of snorkeling and diving tours across Thailand’s Andaman Sea. From Similan to Surin, this reef gardener helps maintain […]
🌊 Nature’s Optical Trick: Meet the Butterflyfish Beneath the surface of the Andaman Sea, a small but clever fish glides through coral gardens. The butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae) is not only a reef icon — it’s a master of illusion.With stripes that break its outline and eye spots that confuse predators, this fish doesn’t just swim… it […]
📌 Introduction If you’ve ever gone snorkeling in the Andaman Sea and caught a glimpse of a shimmering silver sliver floating upright near coral, you may have seen one of the reef’s most elusive creatures — the razor fish. Also known as shrimpfish, these slender, transparent fish swim vertically — head down, tail up — […]
When snorkeling in the Andaman Sea, you might spot a strange, round creature drifting gently with the waves. Don’t panic — it’s not dangerous. Meet the cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris), a species that might look intimidating but is actually one of the least harmful jellyfish in the ocean. Surprisingly, in many parts of the world, […]
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to visit the Andaman Sea and see a sea turtle on the beach, you’ve probably wondered:Can green sea turtles survive on land? What happens if they stay too long? Or… are they just taking a break from the ocean? At Love Andaman, we love these incredible creatures — but […]
