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Discover the depths of the Americas and Oceania
the Great Barrier Reef, submerged in ocean territory, is one of the most beautiful marine landscapes and wonderful world. Proof of this is that it is a favorite destination for fans of this sport and also for those who want to be surprised and learn the beauty of the seabed. On the other hand, in the Americas, we find another of the best scenery, this time characterized by its richness in aquatic species of all kinds. No doubt a sight to behold.

recently as World Heritage Site, the Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, is one of the greatest diving destinations in the world and also one of the most unknown. Jacques Cousteau named it ‘The world’s aquarium’. This sea is between the American continent and the peninsula of Baja California, long and narrow strip of land of 1,865 kilometers. It is a sea with a unique ecosystem in which you can find great marine inhabitants, including the blue whale, the orca, sea lion, whale sharks, hammerheads and manta rays, and a host of species native warm water.

The territory of Baja California is a sparsely populated desert, surrounded by the sea and forests carpeted with spectacular cactus, cactus, cholla, pitahaya, candles, bisnaga, garambullos, etc.. Diving in the Sea of Cortez is made in places near the coast of the islands or offshore reef in the basement or, still common in open water dives with currents whose strength varies depending on the day and conditions of the sea. In this rich sea home to more than 800 different species of fish, of which over half live in reefs. Here abundant dense plankton attracts large numbers of whales that filter their food, giant manta rays and whale sharks.

tortugaEntre the mythical places of diving in the area of La Paz are the Islets, north of the island from where permanently inhabit a colony of sea lions. In Lower hammerhead sharks are commonly found and Cerralvo Island the giant manta ray. In the St. Lawrence Seaway, the peninsula and the south of the island of Espiritu Santo, is the reef Swann and Salvatierra ferry which sank in 1976 in which you can see the remains of the trucks carrying among shoals of fish species the tropics? They are also very frequent in the encounters with whale sharks.

Diving and play with sea lions is one of the best experiences a diver can save on your memory. The islets, just north of the island of Espiritu Santo, are home to a colony of more than 300 sea lions. It’s a unique place in the world, because you can dive with them and, depending on the time, see their mating season, childbirth, or play with the little puppies.

beneath the warm waters of northeastern Australia, along the coast of Queensland, the natural formation known as the Great Barrier Reef, consisting of 2800 reefs covering an area of almost 350,000 km ², is the largest structure made by living things, a the wonders of the world and surely the dream destination and often impossible for almost all divers.

The enormous wealth of life of these reefs is favored by the weather, ocean currents and the wide continental shelf, which emerge over 900 islands and coral cays, mostly desert. The crystal clear waters ranging from the Tropic of Capricorn to the tip of Cape York in the north, you can find over 400 varieties of coral and many other molluscs and sponges, 1500 species of fish, 23 mammals, 16 6 snakes and turtles. Besides being a ‘Mecca’ for divers is a paradise for thousands of people visit it annually.

naranjasLa fish best time to dive, as the drier is between late August and early December. It’s warm waters have an average temperature of 26 ° C. Seaplanes are a quick way to access dive sites and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the reefs. Recreational platforms greet visitors have facilities for divers, are ideal for snorkeling and for those who dare not, boats with transparent backgrounds, are an interesting alternative to the scenarios and dazzling flora and underwater wildlife.

Among the best places for diving, are the remains of the Yongala, one of the country’s best known shipwrecks located near Townsville at a depth of between 17 and 35 m. In addition to colorful corals, abundant large-sized groupers, rays, turtles and sea snakes and large schools of fish. For those who prefer the adrenaline, the feeding of sharks in Hungry Jacks to 15 meters depth will not disappoint them. The diversity and quantity of colorful tropical reef fish is a Saxon feast for the eyes: angelfish, butterfly, damsels and others. There are also walls, caves and canals lined with all kinds of corals, including swimming turtles, reef sharks and schools of barracuda compact