If you are given an opportunity to travel around the world for free but with the condition of only going to dive spots, where would you go? Well this should not really be a difficult question especially if you are a diving and marine life enthusiast. But if not, check out the list in this article. You would surely appreciate the underwater life in these places.
Do you ever wonder what it is like to encounter the majestic mantra rays? If you do, then Kona Mantas in Hawaii USA will let you do just that. If you point your diving light upwards, you will be attracting the planktons. And it should not take long before the mantras swoop in and start inhaling the planktons. You should be able to find mantras that can go up to 16 feet in wing span. And if you are lucky, you might even be able to see a dozen of them at the same time. The place is well known though so it can get a little crowded. But you probably won't mind the company once you see these great creatures.
If you are looking for a little adrenaline rush, why don't you try the Nakwakto Rapid in British Columbia, Canada? It is one of the few places in the world that will let you water ski while being tied to a tree. It has one of the fastest ocean currents in the world which can reach up to 16 knots. You will also find gooseneck barnacles underwater that can go as deep as 30 to 50 feet. You will also find crabs and colorful anemones in the area.
Another great spot to check out is Point Lobos in California. But remember they only allow 15 buddy groups in the Point Lobos National Park daily because they want to keep the reefs to stay pristine and avoid marine life from being molested. As soon as divers step off the boat, they will find themselves in a thick kelp forest. There are also lots of seals on the shore and you might just be lucky to have them pop in the kelp forest for a visit. But then again, you should already consider yourself lucky if you are diving in Point Lobos.
Are you up for a whale shark encounter? Then pack your gear, although you might not need much for this trip because you can just snorkel if you wish, and head on to Isla Mujeres in Mexico. Hundreds of whale sharks can be seen in Isla Mujeres around June to September each year as they migrate to the Yucatan coast looking for food. But do not worry because food does not mean you.
But if you are craving to see big animals on your dive then Darwin's Arch in Galagapos, Ecuador is your destination. You will be able to find huge sharks patrolling the waters, loads and loads of turtles, eels and eagle rays. And let us not forget the stars of the dive, the schools of hammerhead sharks. Because there are so many of them they tend to block out the sun. And mind you, during your visit you won't have to hope that you will at least one of the animals mentioned because you will find them in a single dive!