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Baranof Island, Sitka, Alaska, USA, Invertebrate life, May through AugustBeluga whales can be encountered at this dive spot.
South Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, Beluga whales, July through AugustThis site is listed in the Guiness World Book of Records for "Fastest currents recorded in any navigable waterway."
Nakwakto Rapids, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Gooseneck barnacles, bragging rights, Year roundEnter a world that rivals any tropical reef in terms of colour and sheer density of marine life.
Browning Pass, Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada, Cold water critters, April through OctoberA wonderful dive site to witness the giant Pacific octopus.
Vancouver Island, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Kelp beds, chimera, wolf eels, giant Pacific octopus, Year roundOne of the best divespot to witness the Mantas at night.
Kona, Hawaii, USA, Mantas at night, Year roundNorth America's most stunning and diverse dive sites.
Carmel, California, USA, Kelp forests, seals, sea otters, Year roundDivers often visit this place to see Great whites.
Baja California, Mexico, Great whites in clear water, August through OctoberA place famous for big animal diving.
Isla San Jose, Gulf of California, Mexico, Exotic and prolific mangrove marine life, Late May through early NovemberThe ultimate night dive.
La Paz, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, Humboldt squid, July through SeptemberA divespot with a chance to encounter sea lions.
La Paz, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, Sea lions, Year roundDiving here is not for the faint of heart.
Roca Partida Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico, Sharks and mantas, October through MayThe most unique manta encounter on Earth.
San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico, Mantas, October through MayOne of the world's greatest cave diving environment.
Cenote Dive Centre, World's greatest cave dive, Year roundA divespot to witness manatees.
Crystal River, Florida, USA, Lovable, playful manatees, January through MarchPossibly the most frequently dived stretched of reef in the Western Hemisphere.
Key Largo, Florida, USA, "Fishiest" waters in the Carribean, May through NovemberProbably the most famous tiger shark dive in the world.
Bahamas, Caribbean, "Cageless" diving with tiger sharks, lemon sharks, December through AprilOne of the best place in the world to see great hammerhead sharks.
Bahamas, Caribbean, Hammerhead sharks, December through AprilThe best 12-foot (four-metre) dive in the world.
North Sound, Grand Cayman, Carribean, Southern stingrays, January through OctoberAn amazing cave diving site.
Dominican Republic, Carribean, Cave dive with excellent visibility and detailed formations, Year roundThe "Critter Capital of the Caribbean."
St. Vincent Island, British West Indies, Carribean, Longlure frogfish, December through JulyA divespot easily accessible and home to a large variety of fish.
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Fish, and lots of them!, Year roundDirty Rock offers great diversity, consistency, and nonstop action.
Cocos Island, Costa Rica, Scalloped hammerheads, bigeye trevally, marble rays, July through September has poorer weather but better actionOne of the well-known places to see schools of hammerheads.
Cocos Island, Costa Rica, Scalloped hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, mobula rays & marble rays, July through September has poorer weather but better actionThe best dive spot to witness hammerhead sharks.
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Schooling hammerheads, March through JuneMost people go to Darwin's Arch to fulfil a life-long dream to see a whale shark.
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Whale sharks, big fish, June through October (for whale sharks)Marine animals and megafauna can be found at this dive spot.
Valdez PEninsula, Patagonia, Argentia, South right whales, dusky dophins, southern sea lions, penguins, August through NovemberIce diving alongside with seals. Enough said.
Antarctica, Ice diving, penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, December through MarchThe depths at Half Moon Caye (and really at any wall dive) are tremendous, giving you the very correct feeling that you are staring into an abyss.
Half Moon Caye is an island and natural monument of Belize located at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. This natural monument was the first nature reserve to have been established in Belize under the National Park Systems Act in 1981 and first marine protected area in Central America., The waters at Half Moon Caye are particularly clear, despite the depth, so you will be able to see all manner of wildlife, including loggerhead turtles, rays, barracuda, and eels., All year round. For diving, the calmest weather is around May.For first-timers or those looking to include a short dive into a vacation, Blue Heron Bridge is an excellent choice. Safety is always a key issue when diving. The tidal flow around the Blue Heron Bridge area can be strong when it is not high slack tide. Scuba divers are required to, and should always, use dive flags, otherwise there is a chance of being injured or fined. A boat channel runs about 30 meters/100 feet parallel to the shore and under the center of the bridge. Use caution and stay clear of this area. The Phil Foster Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Diving is not allowed at any other time unless by a special permit from the county. Several dive shops offer guided night diving excursions and private tours. The park has on-site restrooms, picnic tables and grills as well as plenty of parking and space for pre-dive setup. Tanks, weights and other gear are available for rent or purchase at local dive shops located near the Blue Heron Bridge, and all over South Florida. The diverse ecosystem, easy accessibility and all-weather diving conditions at the Blue Heron Bridge have earned it a top spot on the list of the best dive sites in the world. So this inconspicuous public park is actually a once-in-a-lifetime scuba diving destination! Enjoy and happy diving!
The diverse ecosystem of this top-rated dive site, located in Phil Foster Park on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), is just inside Palm Beach County’s largest estuary, the Lake Worth Inlet. Since the area is protected by the ICW, scuba diving is possible in weather conditions that would normally limit time in the water via boat or shore diving off Florida’s East Coast., The dive depths at Blue Heron Bridge range from 2-6 metres/5-20 feet, making it great for both beginners and experienced divers. Diving enthusiasts can expect to see a wide assortment of sea life in a fairly small area. It is not uncommon to see pipefish, crabs, lobsters, frog fish, schooling grunts, bat fish, and seahorses. If you are really lucky, you just might spot an octopus, angelfish, school of rays, or even a manatee! It should be noted that divers and snorkelers should NOT touch or disrupt the marine life. This can be dangerous to the diver (i.e. fireworms, coral, arrow crabs etc.) as well as the wildlife. The Phil Foster Artificial Reef and Snorkel Trail is composed of nearly two acres and 600 tons of limestone boulders. Large rocks placed upon smaller piles of rocks have created a habitat of cracks and crevices for sea creatures to live and hide in. Shallow and close to shore, this man-made reef makes a convenient and scenic spot for snorkelers and nature lovers. All of these natural and man-made habitats make the waters surrounding the Blue Heron Bridge a macro hot spot. You really can see all different kinds of marine life., All year round. The best time for diving the Blue Heron Bridge is half an hour before or after slack high tide. At this time, clear water from the Atlantic Ocean allows visibility up to 30 metres/100 feet. It is extremely important to review the tide tables, and plan your dives accordingly. Diving outside of this window puts you at risk of diving in heavy currents as the water transitions out of the ICW. You will find the clearest water under the east and west bridges but if you are not careful, you can stir up the thin layer of sediment on the bottom, resulting in poor visibility. Another tip is to be prepared and aware of other divers around you. The Blue Heron Bridge was voted the top dive site in the nation in 2013 and that reputation, accompanied by very few shore diving locations in the area, brings in a lot of other divers. Since the average depth of your dive will be in the 3 metre/10 foot range, a typical dive at this location can last from 60 – 90 minutes, depending on air consumption rates.The wreck of the Rhone is one of the Caribbean’s most famous, still in great condition and with an abundance of life.
Area: 800 acres (including Dead Chest Island) The Wreck of the Rhone is the first and only Marine National Park in the British Virgin Islands. It is the most celebrated dive site in the BVI, and a major recreational attraction. The park includes examples of fringing reef habitat and sea grass beds. The wreck is that of a Royal Mail Steamer, which sunk during the hurricane of 1867 with 125 people on board. At 310 feet long and 40 feet wide, the wreck of the Royal Mail Steamer lies in two main parts in waters between 30 and 90 feet deep. Much of it is still intact and visible, including decking, parts of the rigging, the steam engine, and propeller. The marine park stretches from Lee Bay on Salt Island westward to include Dead Chest Island. The ship's anchor broke away outside Great Harbour, Peter Island, and this site forms the second portion of the park. The park is used by several commercial dive operators daily. Other dive sites in the park include Rhone Reef, Blonde Rock, and Painted Walls. Anchoring is strictly prohibited in the area in and around the Rhone. The National Parks Trust has installed mooring buoys for use by all commercial, charter, and private vessels. If moorings are unavailable around the Rhone, vessels are required to use the Salt Island Settlement or Peter Island anchorages., The wreck of the Rhone is one of the Caribbean’s most famous, still in great condition and with an abundance of life. The wreck lies in two parts, the shallower stern, which is closest to Black Rock Point, is less intact than the bow, but offers beginner divers and snorkelers more opportunity to explore. The main attractions include the lucky porthole, which still features some of the original glass. Divers often rub the brass housing for good luck. In addition to the porthole, the propeller, which is now the oldest brass propeller in the world, sits partially embedded in the rock; viewing it allows divers to complete a short swim-through, passing under what remains of the hull. Captain Wooley’s teaspoon (although no one knows if it’s actually his) is also embedded in nearby coral. The deeper bow part of the wreck is the most intact, and offers an amazing opportunity for divers to enter the wreck easily and comfortably. The wreck is open at several points and allows large entry and exit points, as well as a lot of light for divers. Bursting with marine life, it’s common to see stingrays, turtles and green morays, as well as large schools of fish. We also offer Night Dives on the RMS Rhone. This is a fantastic way to see what goes on at night on a fantastic wreck. Lobsters, eels, and turtles make for some great dive buddies. We provide the lights, the boat, and the fun-loving crew. You’ll enjoy a slow guided dive around the middle and stern sections of the wreck as we try to find the giant sleeping turtles, nudibranchs and basket starfish for you. A night dive on the RMS Rhone is definitely one to remember., All year round.