Most of us are satisfied with exploring new countries or destinations, but are you captivated by marine life and the underwater world? Do you love to snorkel, or possibly Scuba Diving more what you like? There are actually hundreds of great places you are able to go and learn or just simply try Scuba Diving for the first time, however if you are a more experienced, certified diver, then here are a few places you may wish to consider going deep to discover some fascinating underwater wonders. Some of the top picks are more famous than others, have you been to any of these yet?
Top choices for your scuba diving experience of a lifetime
Iceland
Maybe one of the most unusual dive sites you will come across, and may not immediately spring to mind. Iceland has some of the clearest and purest water on this planet. The location of the Silfra Tectonic Fissure in Lake Thingvellir, divers can float between the American and Eurasian continental plates – really the only place in the world where this can be done. You might not find many fish here, but you will see all the 120m across the fissure, the water is really so clear. You must be accompanied by a guide to dive here.
Maldives
Boasting over 1100 Islands, almost all that are uninhabited, there’s more to see underwater in this section of the Indian Ocean than above water. It is home to some 3000 reefs, with some of the finest snorkeling on the planet, you are never too far from an amazing dive site, many of which can be explored directly from the shore.
You will find thilas (underwater islands) kandus (deep channels) and shipwrecks all waiting to welcome you into their world. One where sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays, hammerhead and whale sharks, parrot fish, trigger fish along with an abundance of other beautifully colored species of fish call home.
Hanifaru Bay, which is a reef on the eastern side of the Baa Atoll is one of the most sought after spots on the planet for underwater photographers? From November to May every year, an enormous concentration of plankton in the area attracts Manta Rays in their hundreds, making it quite a spectacle.
Great Barrier Reef
It will come as no surprise that we should feature the most significant and most famous reef in the world. The Great Barrier reef, off the east coast of Australia, stretches a staggering 200,000 miles and is clearly visible from outer space.
Take your pick where you decide to explore, you actually are spoiled for choice, but one to consider is the Yongala Wreck, a ship which sank during a cyclone in 1911, killing everyone on board, including the racehorse it had been transporting. Off the coast of Queensland, the region is known for its strong current, and perfect for drift diving, giving divers the sensation that they are flying. Here you can observe Manta Ray’s, Moray Eels, Sea snakes, Octopus, turtles, bull and tiger sharks, as well as a plethora of fish and corals.
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