The best places for diving

In most Russians, the word "diving" is associated, above all, with rest on the Red Sea. However, fans of underwater diving probably know that the planet has many places, famous for marine life and fauna.

In today's top ten, the has the best dive sites for .Some are famous for coral reefs, others are an opportunity to explore wrecks. But in any case, a diver awaits crystal clear water and many hours of unforgettable impressions.

10. The Great Barrier Reef

The length of this famous dive site is about 3000 kilometers. This is a whole system of coral reefs, which can be seen even from outer space. Here you can find green sea turtles, fish-clowns, humpback whales and, of course, dolphins.

9. Red Sea Reefs

The waters of the Red Sea are famous for their transparency, making it one of the best places for diving. Here professionals and amateurs can fully enjoy unforgettable underwater landscapes. Reefs of the Red Sea are inhabited by a lot of exotic marine life.

8. Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands are the largest marine reserve. The territory of the archipelago is about 70,000 square kilometers. Reefs here are not the main goal of divers. The main attraction of these places is an unimaginable variety of marine life.

7. Chuuk lagoon in Micronesia

This place is a godsend for adventurers. In the bowels of the lagoon, a myriad of sunken ships from the Second World War, as well as planes shot down during the war. There are also coral colonies habitual for divers, as well as small colored fish.

6. Gansbaai in South Africa

This place is popular among fans of extreme diving. After all, in local waters at a certain time of year, the is the world's largest cluster of white sharks .Among fans of tickling the nerves is very popular attraction with immersion in a steel cage, when sharks swim past at arm's length.

5. Maldives reef

For those who wish to combine a luxurious holiday with the study of underwater flora and fauna, the Maldives are the best option. Here you can admire the flocks of beautiful tropical fish, and after a fascinating dive - relax in a luxurious villa to the sound of the surf.

4. The Big Blue Hole

The submarine cave, vertically extending into the interior of the planet, is one of the main attractions of Belize. The diameter of the hole is 3 hundred meters, and the depth reaches 120 meters. During the dive, you can see such rare marine life as the Caribbean reef shark, angelfish and shark-nurse. Impressive and marine stalactites up to 15 meters high.

3. Australian underwater cave Koklbiddi

This cave, having a length of about 7 kilometers, opened in 1983, the French cavers. Dive here can only professionals, but for the sake of opening types should work hard and improve their diving skills.

2. Coconut Island

This archipelago is located 300 miles from Costa Rica. The islands are uninhabited, they come here exclusively to dive. In coastal waters, you can observe whale and white sharks, hammerhead fish and tuna. The lack of civilization positively affects the abundance of marine life.

1. Phi Phi Islands

The islands located between the mainland of Thailand and Phuket have been recognized by as the world's best diving site for by Forbes's rigorous experts. The most interesting underwater species can be found at the reef Hing-Klang. Here in abundance there are corals and bright tropical fish.