Speaking of cold water diving,
Everyone's first reaction may be to freeze to death.
(I'm going back to the warm nest.) ）
But in fact, cold water diving can also be very exciting!
In cold water, you can meet many animals in high visibility and rarely seen by divers. Here are some of the world's more famous cold water diving destinations, would you like to think of diving in these places?
01
South Australia
Diving in southern Australia can prove that you can encounter as many interesting creatures in cold water as you would when diving in the tropics. Off the coast of Adelaide, you'll be able to find cuttlefish, a wide variety of sea hares, sharks and leafy sea dragons (unique species in the South Australian region). When large numbers of divers gather on the Great Barrier Reef, cold water divers can enjoy intimate interactions with cuttlefish, seals and sea lions in South Australia.
02
New Zealand
Recommending a place to visit in New Zealand is difficult, and the scenery of New Zealand is stunning, both on land and underwater. Whether it is the subtropical northern island, or Milford, or Dunedin, or the Polnets Islands, it is enough to shock people's hearts. You'll also have the chance to find sea dragons, schools of trevally and, if you're lucky, you might encounter killer whales.
03
South Africa
When you're ready to travel to South Africa, be adventurous. South Africa offers great white shark cage diving, as well as the world-famous Sardine Migration, and you'll also have the opportunity to dive in two different oceans.
04
United Kingdom
The UK is an island nation surrounded by cold water, but it also gives the UK a dive site with varying degrees of difficulty to meet the needs of different divers. Scapaflow is considered one of the most famous shipwreck dive sites in the world, and the temperature-friendly pembrokeshire is home to jellyfish, sunfish, dolphins and sharks.
If you have a unique passion for sharks, head straight to cornwall dive sites, as you may be there to meet the amazing basking sharks, the second largest sharks in the world.
05
British Columbia, Canada
Canada's southwestern waters are home to shipwrecks, reefs and "mermaids". You can travel to Vancouver, Victoria or the Sunshine Coast to enjoy the unique waterfront life. The British Columbia region offers different dive sites for divers of different classes. Ask your local padi dive center for dive itineraries and find Pacific octopus and friendly sea lions.
06
Argentina - Valdés Peninsula
Along the coastline of the Valdés Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can find penguins, whales and killer whales. In fact, killer whales are known for their unique methods of preying on sea lions.
07
Norway - Lofoten Islands
Even if you have no ice diving experience, there are dedicated ice diving courses for beginners to experience. You can also see beautiful kelp forests, seaweed, spectacular jellyfish, sea urchins and starfish, not to mention large fish such as cod or flounder. Ice water snorkeling is also available here.
08
north pole
Many people document the wonders of Antarctic diving, but the Arctic also has its own unique diving charm, and the Arctic is more accessible than the Antarctic. Use your courage to overcome the "ice cream headache" caused by the low temperature when entering the water, because what you are about to see is more than 40 meters of visibility and amazing large marine animals such as humpback whales, beluga whales, dolphins and so on. Luckily, you'll also be able to see bottle-nosed whales and killer whales.
Cold water diving tips
Even if you don't feel cold, take good measures to keep warm
Wear enough warm clothing (jacket, windbreaker)
Take off your wet and cold gear and clothing between each dive and keep your body dry
Give your body plenty of energy
Get some warm babies ready
Introduce warm water into the wetsuit to preheat the wetsuit before being launched
The above dive destinations require at least 7-8 mm wet suits, and some divers who prefer warmth and comfort will use dry suits. Don't forget to consult your padi dive center near you before you set off to find out more about the PADI Dry Jersey Specialty Course.