Fantastic
Diving Spots Down Under
by: Kristina Jeffreys
Whether you're an amateur
diver, or an experienced one looking for a new challenge, you'll want
to visit Australia so that you can dive along the Great Barrier Reef.
The Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long and stretches from New Guinea to
Queensland. Diving in this area of the world is an experience that you
won't forget since it's filled with the wonder of natural elements combined
with some of the most amazing sea creatures of the world.
Over 2000 small reefs come
together to be referred as The Great Barrier Reef. The entire great
barrier reef is littered with thousands of small islands made of coral.
All these islands creating a wonderful spectacle of color and light
throughout the ocean.
The water is warm and you
will literally swim with the fishes when you dive along the Great Barrier
Reef. Don't forget an underwater camera to record all the wonders that
you see.
Australia offers many diving
opportunities and a wide variety of places to choose from. When on a
dive holiday, it is better to be forearmed with information so as to
get the diving experience that you want.
Pixie Pinnacle is amongst
the most popular diving places in Australia. Pixie Pinnacle is located
near Lizard Island and comprises of a large coral that is over ninety
feet in height. Some of the sea creatures that you wil see on this dive
include clownfish, rabbitfish, lionfish, nudibranches, and honfish.
While on this dive you can also see the Coral Sea just beyond the Barrier
Reef.
Lizard Island has another
famous diving spot - 'Cod Hole'. Some of the sea animals that can be
seen when on a dive off Cod Hole are the moray eel, the Napoleon wrasse,
and large groups of cod - that is from where this spot gets its name.
For a diving site that is
livelier with sea creatures you might want to head to Yongala Wreck.
You can find this diving spot south from Cod Hole by 200 miles. The
coral in this area of the Great Barrier Reef is thick, making it a great
hiding place for eagle rays, jacks, flowery cod, and the barramundi
cod. If you're lucky you may be able to see a turtle or two.
Remember to follow safety
practices and the marine rules governing diving in the Great Barrier
Reef. It is so important to remember that the reef is a living animal
because it's composed of coral. Treat it with respect at all times.
Be especially aware of displacing sand when using your fins. Sand will
harm the sea animals as well as the coral.
As a must not do, do not
ever feed any of the sea animals that you encounter during your dives.
Fish are known to become repeat pests when you feed them and can therefore,
make them react aggressively to all divers. Dive to savor these wonders
with your eyes and make sure you do not seek souvenirs. The beautiful
coral, shells, and rocks that you see maintain the environmental balance
for the animals that live in that area. Just give yourself the luxury
of trapping all these wonders in an under water camera.
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