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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