A Diver's Fantasy Escape - Gorgeous Scuba Sites Around The World

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:47:07 EST

Scuba diving is a popular activity that calls people from all over the world to explore tropical paradises. With so many places in the world to explore, picking just one is difficult. Here are a few unique diving sites that may help you decide the perfect destination for your next vacation. Traveling to these destinations requires a passport, but an expedited passport renewal service makes getting or replacing passports incredibly easy.

The island of Bonaire located in the Caribbean is the first location we want to discuss as it holds a treasure chest full of adventure for the diver. Known for its crystal clear waters and abundant wildlife, this island is entirely dedicated to wildlife preservation and the entire island is actually a marine park. This naturally contributes to the number and variety of sea life that can be observed here which contribute to the attraction. Shark, rays, eels, sea turtles and an unlimited number of colorful salt water fish await your visit but a lost passport can prevent you from being able to visit so be sure to contact an online passport agency and get that passport in your hand right away.

When you think of Egypt you probably think of sand and pyramids but coastal Egypt provides a unique site for scuba diving. The Red Sea boarders Egypt and due to the separation from the Indian Ocean, it had become the home of a unique variety of sea life, reef formations and beautiful underwater landscapes. The Red Sea is the natural habitat for over 1,200 types of fish and 10% of that number is found nowhere else in the world. Some of the oldest coral reefs can be found here dating back five to seven thousand years. A ship wreck or mysterious underwater cave can also be explored and don't be surprised if you bump into a giant Moray Eel. Sting rays, star fish and shark are some of the local residents that inhabit these waters and make their home in the reefs of the Red Sea.

Another unique scuba spot is the Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. This is the same sight that Charles Darwin explored, and you can see for yourself the sights that he saw. Diving off the coast of the Galapagos promises to introduce you to the unique marine iguana, colorful fish, huge schools of hammerhead sharks, giant turtles, and even penguins. Whales, dolphins, and sea lions also occupy these waters, and with so much wildlife available for you to see, these protected waters make for a prime scuba spot.

You can't compile a list of scuba sites without mentioning the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. More than 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, six species of sea turtles, 30 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises and 125 species of sharks, stingrays, and skates call the Reef home. Humpback whales feed on krill and the dugongs feed on the plenteous sea grass. Sea horses and sea snakes navigate the coral mazes and giant sharks and rays glide silently over the whole scene. Unbelievably monstrous Giant Clams grin up from the sea floor. The sheer range of biodiversity makes it a must-see for anyone who calls themselves a diver.

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A Diver's Fantasy Escape - Gorgeous Scuba Sites Around The World