These months, the island of Ireland has been filled with tranquility.
But in the ocean, a heated discussion is unfolding:
Starfish and anemones: What about photographers?
Dolphins, baby seals: what about playing?
What about people? What about people? What about people?
It's no wonder marine life doesn't adapt.
Usually from May to October, below sea level is already buzzing with the "diving season".
Marine plants and plankton compete for glory! Wish I was more photogenic.
Marine animals greet the "playmates" warmly
Various ocean blockbusters are also generated in the diver's camera.
Because of the pandemic, we may not be able to reach Ireland now, but the beauty of the ocean is still blooming.
Diving into the irish sea, what kind of wonderful world can you discover?
Today we will walk into a few famous (interesting) dive sites together and do your homework for future diving trips in Ireland!
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Want to meet baby dolphins and seal babies?
Come to Brandon Bay
Brandon Bay is located in Kerry County, Ireland, and one of the benefits of diving here is that the Gulf of Mexico Current keeps the waters warm regardless of the weather.
But even more appealing: it is surrounded by dolphin homelands of the magharee islands and the seal tribe "ilaunnabarnagh".
The dolphins in the Mahari Islands are very friendly and they enjoy swimming with diving enthusiasts.
photo: @maresjustaddwater ig
ilaunnabarnagh is a nearby island with a community of seals, and these adorable residents don't mind outsiders at all
photo: @panda_the_diver ig
In addition to dolphin seals, there are also opportunities to see basking sharks, pilot whales, minke whales, sunfish and more.
photo: onnemara.net
High visibility, home to coral reefs, and also perfect for night diving!
The carraroe diving environment is arguably excellent.
Sea cucumber / elegant anemone (this is the real name)
photo: @subca_sam ig
Brightly colored corals and marine life stretch out in the azure sea, flexible fish chase and fight, moray eels and lobsters protrude from the coral reefs...
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Two dive sites in Ireland have been voted one of the top 10 diving destinations in Europe, and Diamond Rock is one of them.
Diamond Rock gets its name from the rocks that surround the sea. Thanks to their composition of the quartz crystals, these rocks sparkle in the sun and sparkle like diamonds.
Cloaked anemone, this anemone lives almost entirely on hermit crabs
photo: @todivetoday ig
Sea squirt/gem anemone
photo: @subca_sam ig/ecophot0
But even brighter is the world under the sea here! Not only is the visibility excellent, but it also has a rich biota, and the reef under the sea is inhabited by a variety of glittering zooplankton and plants.
How can such a heavenly place be less than bottlenose dolphins and seals? It's definitely more romantic to meet them here
If you have a small dive target coming to Ireland, this dive site must not be missed!
photo: @subal_underwater_housing
Fanore is Ireland's other top 10 diving destination in Europe.
Its reasons for selection can be said to be quite sufficient, and it has a unique and fascinating underwater landscape!
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Dive to the bottom of the sea, spectacular coral reefs, underwater caves will gradually appear in your field of vision, they can fully allow you to carry out a "sea underwater adventure trip".
Divers swim with duty
There is also a celebrity in this water, "Dusty Dusty", which is a female dolphin about 19 years old.
Compared to Dingle's fungie, she has a little temper, so only professional divers familiar with dutty can swim with her, but it is also a beautiful pleasure to watch them dance from a distance.
Who is fungie?
Click here to meet the Guinness Book of Records-breaking dolphins who were single
photo: @whale swim & dive tours fb
This small island in the northwest of Ireland can be said to be very "informative".
It is a frequent haunt of whales and dolphins.
It has a unique underwater landscape: granite boulders scattered over the cobbled seabed, steep cliffs cut by the tides, and spectacular arches.
"Intrepid" hms audacious
photo: coastmonkey.ie
There are also many shipwrecks hidden around the island.
The remains of the hms wasp can be found near the island, and its two cannons are still clearly visible.
18 miles northeast of the island, lies the Royal Navy's Great Fleet warship HMS Audacious.
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In good weather, the visibility here can reach about 30 meters. Therefore, it is also loved by many diving clubs, so if you want to dive here in the future, you must remember to book in advance.
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In fact, 16 kilometers away from the Dublin coast, there is a fairy diving place, dalkey island.
Explore all the way down, and when you dive to 26m, which is when you reach its seabed, you'll also receive an "Adventure Reward" – a dizzying view of the seabed.
photo: dalkeyscubadivers.com @nigel motyer
The seabed is like a drawing board, decorated with a variety of pinnate anemones, velvet crabs, seaweed, and starfish.
A little closer, you can also spot small sharks and scorpion fish lurking in the kelp forest.
Divers also photographed dozing seals nearby
photo: nigelmotyer ig
It is important to note that there are torrents, so you need to plan in advance using tide tables.
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The wreckage of the MV Kowloon Bridge, located off the southern tip of Ireland, is a presence that attracts thousands of divers.
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Although the name looks like a bridge, it is actually a 295-meter-long boat (think about how spectacular it is on the ocean floor).
In 1986, it sank in West Cork along with the iron ore it carried.
Today, divers can explore the well-preserved bow and hull interior.
The shipwreck is not only home to a large number of flora and fauna, but also a variety of anemones and crustaceans, while iron ore is still clearly visible on the seabed.
The famous French marine explorer Jacques Cousteau said:
"One of the best dive sites in the world is on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Brandon Mountains and is beautifully landscaped."
"some of the best diving in the world is at the northern side of the dingle peninsula where the atlantic ocean meets the brandon mountains in a landscape of exceptional beauty."
@peter mccarthy youtube
Although Ireland's famous dive sites are mostly located on the west coast. But overall, for climatic and geographical reasons, no matter where you dive in Ireland, the marine life is abundant and the visibility is good.
Details of the dive site can be found in The Irish Underwater Council: diving.ie/dive-sites-2/
photo: tme_msta ig
Famous dive statuses across Ireland are listed in:
West Coast: Co. Clare), Co. Gurway County (CO. Galway) and Co. Mayo (co. mayo) coast, including the Aran Islands and achill islands, Clare Island, etc., and the co. Kerry), Corkshire (co. cork), co. donegal) coast.
East Coast: Dublin, Waterfordshire (co. waterford) coast, including dalkey island, lambay island and so on.
Northern Ireland: Rathlin Island, Strangford Lough, etc.
photo: conor_meyler ig
Finally, here are a few highlights of irish diving:
Time
The recommended time for diving in Ireland is from May to October, when the sun is shining and the climate is mild.
Diving courses
There are more than 80 independent divers in Ireland offering world-standard PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) courses, including the One Day Dive Basics, PADI Certified Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver courses. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, you will find the right diving course in Ireland.
How do I find a reliable diver (school)?
Two official websites recommend to you:
Irish Underwater Council: http://diving.ie/
Northern Ireland Federation of Diving Clubs: http://www.outdoorni.com/activities/diving/getting-started/
The website provides basic information about diving, snorkeling, divers, and various diving activities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
photo: pinterest.com @nigel motyer
Well, it's almost all you need to know
Let's look forward to it together
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