It is interesting to note that some individuals love exploring the vastness of the ocean's abyss, particularly attracted to the unknown that's about to unwrap in front of their eyes as they dive deep. The earth is about 71% water and 29% land, which gives us an idea that there is so much more to ►
It is interesting to note that some individuals love exploring the vastness of the ocean's abyss, particularly attracted to the unknown that's about to unwrap in front of their eyes as they dive deep. The earth is about 71% water and 29% land, which gives us an idea that there is so much more to the ocean that we have not explored, and probably would never get the chance to. For divers, identifying which diving sites are worth the danger, effort, and time is a somewhat uneasy task. Aside from the lack of a visual overview of what to see underneath, a mere description or an image taken under the sea would need to give more justice to what it can offer. However, we have collected some of the best diving sites for professional, aspiring, and past-time divers to try out.
Divers find solace in the water's tranquility and the concentration of marine life. Surround yourself with countless sea creatures at Malaysia's Blue Corner Wall. The wall sketched with corals thickening with age is swarmed with mantis shrimps, nudibranchs, and morays. Away from the wall, roam around, and you will find large formations of gray reef sharks, barracuda, blackjacks, turtles, shellfish, cuttlefish, pelagics, wrasses, dogtooth tuna, eagle rays, snappers, and many more. One of the most thrilling sites for divers is the Barracuda Point on Sipadan Island, Malaysia. At 600 meters drop off, you will be welcomed by a rich marine biodiversity. The clearness of its water gives you a perfect vision of various marine life, such as turtles, bumphead parrotfish, sharks, white tips, butterflyfishes, bat fishes, clown fishes, and attractive corals. And, of course, you will also easily spot large schools of barracuda forming, where the site derived its name. The bizarre and large Great Blue Hole in Belize is the talk of the town for divers and non-divers alike. The natural marine sinkhole is estimated at 120 meters or 390 feet. The hold is lined with a reef wall and has a friendly space for snorkelers in its lagoon. Due to its reef abundance, the hole is inhabited by a rich marine life available for divers to see. Sharks, pelagics, octopuses, tuna, and more are some of the most seen creatures. If you wish to dive deeper, you may find and explore the ancient caverns filled with stalactites and stalagmites. You may book a diving session any time of the year, but it may be best between April and June.
Shipwrecks are not fresh news among diver communities, and we have pretty unfortunate yet beautiful wreckages worldwide. The 109-meter-long Yongala shipwreck in the Great Barrier Reef is a diver's dream. Due to a cyclone that hit the ship, it sank in 1911 and killed about 122 people, a horse, and a bull. Today, it is home to various marine creatures that add life to the static aesthetic of the shipwreck. Swim with giant octopi, bull and tiger sharks, manta rays, turtles, and colorful schools of fish. It is protected under the 1981 Historic Shipwreck Act and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One may schedule a dive any time of the year, but it is collectively agreed upon that it may be best to dive sometime around August and December. In 1991, a prominent British vessel carrying loads of supplies for war, like rifles, train carriages, and motorbikes, had sunk in the Egyptian Red Sea. The ship is found to be the Blue Thistle or Thistlegorm. This shipwreck is very famous among divers because of its perfect condition. The experience could be likened to a museum tour, only that it includes massive marine wildlife and beautiful corals. Divers who got to experience the eeriness of the wreckage expressed mixed emotions upon diving Thistlegorm, stating the melancholy feeling of seeing the faded lives that sank together with the war supplies. Another shipwreck to prioritize on your list is the USAT Liberty that descended on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Quite famous among underwater photographers due to its vibrant colors and abundance of marine life, the wreck dive is ranked as the third-best shipwreck diving site in the world. The wreck's position is perfect for a crystal clear vision of everything underneath. Massive schools of fish include trevally, goatfish, wrasse, surgeonfish, unicornfish, anglerfish, ghost pipefish, garden eels, batfish, butterflyfish, sweetlips, fusiliers, and a lot more. Many sea creatures inhabit the shipwreck, an appealing factor for those who wish to capture the life and ecosystem under the sea. During the full moon, you will be fortunate with the sight of flashlight fish, phosphorescence, and Spanish dancers. A rare view of turtles is given to those early divers.
The state of Hawaii is globally known for its pristine beaches and landscape visuals that cannot be seen anywhere in the world. Some of the many things that divers can't get enough of in this place are its diving sites. The divers' favorite is Kailua Kona's Manta Ray Night Dive. At night, the underwater lights on the seafloor attract plankton and manta rays, who feed on them. You will experience swimming side-by-side with these unbothered giant manta rays. Aside from vast formations of manta rays engulfing divers in a seemingly organized ray dance, one may also find massive schools of silver bait fish around. If you wish to visit during a warmer time, September and October would be preferable; otherwise, April to October will do as well. Australia's Navy Pier is among the top best diving sites in the world. It resembles a massive aquarium because of its seemingly-curated corals and variety of marine wildlife. If you are lucky to have a diving session on a good visibility day, you might need to come back for another session to take in everything you'll witness. There is a myriad to see, and you will enjoy your time underwater with your finned friends. Although still beautiful during daylight, the site is particularly prettier at night. Sea creatures found in Navy Pier include moray eels, octopus, sting rays, batfish, loggerhead turtles, dolphins, scorpion fish, stargazers, white tip reef sharks, and wobbegong sharks, among others.
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