Pulau payar is a beautiful, protected marine park which houses schools of tropical fish, coral and marine life. however, those intending to explore the area will first have obtain permission from the fisheries department of Kedah or Perlis. As the coral are fragile, divers are not allowedto anchor their boats as they please. Instead, look out for buoys with red markers. Langkawi coral, lot 1-21, Jetty Point complex, Langkawi, Kedah darul aman. Tel: 04-966 7318 Fax: 04-966 7308