The Best Underwater Wildlife Destinations

There is nothing in the world like scuba diving. Having the ability to understand the power of the ocean as well as the life living under it can be a life changing experience. Swimming with a school of fish and being up close and personal with sea-life mammals is uniquely special. There is so much beauty to be seen you just need to know the right places to go. So pack your US passports, travel visas, and visit some of the best underwater wildlife destinations in the world.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and most breathtaking reef in the entire world. Running along the eastern coast of Australia, it is a scuba divers paradise. It is also home to the largest collection of sea-life. Stretching nearly 1,500 miles down the coast, it is said that the Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space. This is where you will find the rarest group of coral dwelling life anywhere. The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful trip for the entire family, made so by your ability to road-trip to it quite easily. It is also a wonderful place to catch a boat ride for dolphin and whale sightings.

The Galapagos Islands is a World Heritage site and is most famous for inspiring Darwin’s theory of evolution. These islands are a protected sanctuary for all sea-life. It also has the largest population of endemic wildlife. While spending time underwater you will see up-close all types of fish, manta rays and turtles. Bigger mammals are everywhere as well and it is not uncommon for divers to see sea lions and hammerhead sharks. What makes the islands unique is that diving is not in regular coral reefs but in volcanic drop-offs.

In the South Pacific, you will find the famous island of Palau. Palau was made famous by diver Jacques Cousteau in the late 60’s, there to film the wreckage of the sinking of Japan’s Pacific Fleet. A variety of marine life has now colonized itself here and it is a wonderful place as a diver to see all types of fish and sea-life. The Palau government has protected the islands ecosystem by banning any type of shark fishing. For divers it is very common to run into the islands sharks while underwater.

Lastly, divers must visit the 1,200-mile long strip of water that is known as the Red Sea. The Red Sea is home to many different habitats including coral reefs and wreckage. The extra-saline in The Red Sea offers divers a glimpse at marine life as well as endemic species. Along the long stretch of water, you are most likely to see tropical fish, sponges and coral species as well as larger mammals like dolphins and sharks.

Wherever you decide to spend your scuba diving adventures, be certain you do enough research to know the laws and standards upheld by the Countries you are visiting. A good way to go is to have your diving trip booked by professionals, so that you are sure to see everything.

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