For most Russians, the word "diving" is associated primarily with vacation on the Red Sea. However, fans of scuba diving probably know that there are many places on the planet famous for marine life.
In today's top ten collected best diving spots. Some are famous for coral reefs, others for their ability to explore wrecks. But in any case, the diver will have crystal clear water and many hours of unforgettable experiences.
10. Great Barrier Reef
The length of this famous dive site is about 3,000 kilometers. This is a whole system of coral reefs, which can be seen even from space. Here you can find green sea turtles, clown fish, humpback whales and, of course, dolphins.
9. Red Sea Reefs
The waters of the Red Sea are famous for their transparency, making it one of the best places for diving. Here, professionals and amateurs can fully enjoy unforgettable underwater landscapes. Red Sea reefs are populated by many exotic marine life.
8. Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are the largest marine reserve. The territory of the archipelago is about 70,000 square kilometers. Reefs here are not the main goal of divers. The main attraction of these places is the unimaginable diversity of marine life.
7. Lagoon Chuuk in Micronesia
This place is a godsend for adventurers. In the bowels of the lagoon there are a myriad of sunken ships from the Second World War, as well as aircraft shot down during the war. There are also coral colonies familiar to divers, as well as small colored fish.
6. Gansbaay in South Africa
This place is popular among fans of extreme diving. Indeed, in the local waters at certain times of the year the largest cluster of white sharks in the world. Among fans of tickling nerves, a ride with immersion in a steel cage is very popular when sharks swim by at arm's length.
5. Maldives reefs
For those who want to combine a luxurious vacation with the study of underwater flora and fauna, the Maldives is the best option. Here you can admire the flocks of beautiful tropical fish, and after a fascinating dive, relax in a luxurious villa to the sound of the surf.
4. The Big Blue Hole
An underwater cave vertically extending deep into the planet is one of the main attractions of Belize. The diameter of the hole is 3 stony meters, and the depth reaches 120 meters. During the dive, you can see rare marine life such as the Caribbean reef shark, angel fish and nanny shark. Sea stalactites up to 15 meters high are also impressive.
3. Australian Cocklebiddy Underwater Cave
This cave, with a length of almost 7 kilometers, was discovered in 1983 by French cavers. Only professionals can dive here, but for the sake of the opening species it is worth working hard and improving your diving skills.
2. Coconut Islands
This archipelago is located 300 miles from Costa Rica. The islands are uninhabited, they come here exclusively to dive. In coastal waters you can watch whale and white sharks, hammer fish and tuna. The lack of civilization has a positive effect on the abundance of marine life.
1. Phi Phi Islands
Islands located between mainland Thailand and Phuket have been recognized the best diving place in the world strict experts of Forbes. The most interesting underwater species can be found at the Hing Klang Reef. Corals and vibrant tropical fish are abundant here.
