Dive sites around Hong-Do

[Michael]

Hong Do, Jeollanam-do (dives logged June 2003, submitted by Greg Wellon)
Basically, this small island (located about 90 km due west of Mokpo) is a rock covered in sea gull nests and topped by a light house. Underwater, the diving is some of the best in Korea.
Depths ranged from 12-20m with no current whatsoever. We experienced 12m+ visibility with water temps at 19 degrees. There were lots of soft, white corals and surprisingly, scattered bits of hard coral growth. There are lots of brightly coloured sponges and interesting kelp beds. The site has quite a bit of marine life with shrimps, cuttlefish , moon fish and several varieties of damsel fish. Along with the large sea slugs that are common in Korean waters, I actually saw a beautiful blue nudibranch. What a surprise. That was the highlight of the dive for me. I¡¯ll be back at this site at least once more before the end of the year.

[mercer]

Michael,

That trip sounded great--many interesting things to observe. Did you stay over-night on the island? What about other facilities and equipment? Did you take any pics?

I'm based in Gunsan, but look forward to some special scuba outings, once it warms up.

Cheers/James Gunsan City, Cheonbuk

PS: I'm in Teajoen this Sat. (Apr. 23rd) for a Red Cross fund- raiser event. Maybe, we could meet, if you're free at that time. I understand too, that there's a dive shop there...so I expect to drop by to see it with some local friends.

[Michael]

Call me when you get to town. I'll pm you my number.