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Snorkeling at Pasikudah - is the reef dead?

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Mia Williams•21420 rep•2

We are staying in Pasikudah. Can we snorkel right off the beach, or is the coral damaged?

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The shallow reef right off Pasikudah beach was heavily damaged by the 2004 tsunami and subsequent warming. It is mostly dead coral now. You need to hire a boat to take you further out to see decent marine life.

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Sven Eriksson•26670 rep•2

Pigeon Island up in Trincomalee is much better for snorkeling on the East Coast, even with the tourist crowds.

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Carlos Mendoza•22745 rep•2

The bay is still amazing for swimming because the water is so shallow and incredibly calm. Just don't expect Maldivian-quality coral reefs.

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