Stretches of white sand, with blue, turquoise waters are a stunning scenic display of nature not just above the ground but also a completely different magical world underneath. Scuba diving is one of the most sought after adventure activities in the world by thrill seekers and travel lovers. There are several places around the world that are some of the most breathtaking underworld diving sites with bright corals and bustling marine life, here are a few of the best of the diving sites from around the world:
1) Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago comprising of almost 17,000 islands with kilometres of coastline is a beach lovers paradise. Among these islands, the country’s Raja Ampat proudly boasts of a pristine and stunnning diving experience. The site is home to a record number of fishes that can be found on one site, making it an exemplary choice to explore.
2) Great Blue Hole, Belize
The Great Blue Hole located off the coast of Belize is one of the most famous diving sites on the Carribean Islands. The Blue Hole is a sinkhole, that is home to a variety of marine life. Being the largest sinkhole, this dive site isn’t particularly famed for it’s colorful corals, but for the deep, dark setting the sinkhole provides.
3) Maaya Thila, Maldives
Maldives is a loved and famed destination for it’s breathtaking beaches, is also mesmerisingly beautiful underwater. The Maaya Thila is a shallow top reef that is bright and bustling with marine life. The Maaya Thila is also called as White Tip Reef Shark Capital of the Maldives, but several other marine species such as angel fish, barracuda, clownfish and manta rays can also be found here.
4) Bahamas
The Bahamas offers a great diving experience for the ocean lovers. The dive site is popular for it’s colorful corals and the chance to explore wrecks, blue holes and caverns. The place is home to an array of marine life, and offers one the opportunity to get up close with the Tiger sharks.
5) Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands of the Carribean Islands has three prominent diving sites,the Grand Cayman, the Little Cayman and the Cayman Brac. Each diving site offers an unique and enthralling experience of the underworld. The islands are home to spectacular coral reefs that can be enjoyed all year round thanks to the favourable weather conditions of the islands.
6) Sipadan Island, Malaysia
A stunning diving site, The Sipadan Island in Malaysia has a rich and diverse marine life. The diving site is popular for the variety of fishes, and marine species that can be found here. The site offers a chance to dive and witness sharks, turtles, cave systems and beautiful coral reef. It is a bright diving site bubbling with life.
7) Red Sea
The Red Sea is one of the most beautiful places for diving. Streching from Sharm El Sheikh to down south the middle eastern peninsula, the Red sea offers optimum water temperatures through out the year for a fine diving experience. Red Sea also has one of the most immersive wreck dive at Thistlegorm Wreck.
8) Micronesia
Situated in the Pacific Ocean, Micronesia comprises of several islands. The islands have pristince, clear waters that offer an unforgettable experience. Besides offering beautiful coral reefs and variety of marine life to explore, the site is famous for it’s World War II Japanese wrecks.
9) Great Coral Reef, Australia
The Great Coral Reef in Australia needs little introduction. Famed for it’s diverse, vibrant coral reefs and marine life, the largest coral reef in the world this is a popular diving site. Fishes of all sizes and various types swimming over vibrant bright reefs can be found here. This is one of the most visited diving site.
10) Hawaii
Located off the US mainland coast, Hawaii is a popular island destination that also boasts of great diving sites. With pristine waters that are home to various marine life, this is a great place to spot turtles, manta rays, and seals.
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