Falling in love with you at first sight, you are the most beautiful encounter in my life,
Love with you at first sight, you are the most eternal scenery in my plain years,
Wherever you go, what you want to go most is your side,
In order to meet you, I can wade through mountains and rivers, not afraid of difficulties and obstacles,
In order to meet you, I can blow the wind and waves, and I can not be afraid of the cold and heat,
Let the tide of love come closer to us little by little, closer, closer, closer,
Hold your breath, hoping that time can stop at this moment,
Your appearance is so charming, your image is so tall,
In this world, in my heart, nothing can be greater than you!
Good touching love poem, when we are still blessing the couple, suddenly the painting wind turns, duang, this is not a couple, this is a diving "wet people" who like to watch large underwater animals, praise poems for marine animals!!!
Oh, my lady gaga, what the hell is this! People and animals?! Want to see sharks more times? What a rhythm of love and killing!
Dare you bet on me? It's not that the world is crazy, it's that most divers are no longer satisfied with watching the microbes on the seabed in order to challenge themselves, we are here to dance with large marine animals! And voila, spectacular Hammerhead Shark Storm! The whale shark opened its mouth wide to ask for a kiss! And the big Manta, like an alien spaceship taking off! How could divers miss such an unforgettable moment?
Tip: Please refer to English for the translation of place names and animal names, Chinese for reference only.
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Oceanic Whitetips | Cat Island, Bahamas
Marine Whitetip Shark | Bahamas Islands, Cat Islands
Let's call it a crash course on meditation: a few minutes before you fall off the boat, the ocean whitetip shark circles around the boat, at which point it's best to calm down and slow down your heartbeat. Because when you enter their world, even if you only have a little nervousness, they will fully know. Like all sharks, their drama is about to begin. Unlike those sharks that are spoiled and spoiled on coral reefs, the sharks mentioned above have learned to survive in the open-water wilderness. Don't be afraid when you see two sharks like this, behind this is only the final bottom line that will test your courage. You're interacting with the shark, and the shark is watching you, trying to figure out your next move. The longer you spend underwater, the more you need to go ashore to breathe to stay awake, it's not like a trip to the African continent, the shark show is not an out of reach scene, and you are actually part of the show. —Brooke Morton
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Caribbean Reef Sharks | Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Caribbean Reef Shark | Bahamas Islands, Grand Bahamas
Encounters with strong and sleek Caribbean reef sharks are extremely memorable, but they rarely dive with you. While Caribbean reef sharks are often seen in the waters between Florida and Brazil, unique close-up interactions with sharks can only be enjoyed in shark feeding dives far beyond Grand Bahamas. Shark keepers kneel under 40 feet of crystal blue water and get up close and personal with a large group of reef sharks. The sharks slowly circled the divers, who fed the sharks at a distance of only a few feet with their hands, one fish at a time. If the diver is lucky enough, he may also see the shark enter a state of rigid stationary state. The moment is so serene and peaceful and fascinating (not to mention how thrilling it is) that it will make you fall in love with the ocean's top predators again. —Matthew Meyer
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Killer Whales | Stromsholmen, Norway
Killer Whale | Stromsholmen, Norway
Watching killer whales prey on herring herring may be a bit unbearable, but hunting herring is exactly what killer whales do in winter. If you want to see killer whales in their natural environment, you first have to overcome your fears: to be prepared to jump from an aluminum boat into the water, only the mind is with you. When the signal arrives, you slip into the cold waters and you can immediately hear them chirping or whistling. In the darkness, you'll see killer whales cruising beneath you, and you can decide whether to dive down to see better. Diving into the water with only a dry suit is difficult, but the rewards are enormous: the whale slows down, circles around you to better observe you, and then gently flaps its tail away. After all, whales go there to hunt, and you're not the biggest herring in the world. --Franco Banfi
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Blue Sharks | Southern California
Blue Shark | Southern California
When you stumble upon close friends in almost any mild ocean, you're likely to attract a number of "blue dogs" who, while they are not isolated, are hard to touch in Southern California. Southern California is always sunny, perhaps of exceptionally good sunlight that makes the blue sharks' wings sparkle; it may be that the excellent visibility of the sea gives them a deeper iron blue color, and their cousins overseas are slightly inferior. Whatever the reason, you'll love the experience — watching the gleaming blue sharks make their way toward you. Remember to stand firmly instead of holding your breath, because these slow-swimming underwater rovers are only here to get in touch with you, and their dark blue eyes will stare at you tightly as they swim slowly. --Andy Murch
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Mako Sharks | Port Judith, Rhode Island
The Grey Mackerel shark | Rhodes, Port Judith
Diving with the Grey Mackerel shark can thrill you and bring the shark diving experience to a climax. While it is possible to dive with grey mackerel sharks in many parts of the world, their shimmering colors reflect the blue-green color of New England waters, providing divers with the opportunity to observe these top predators in a different environment, making Rhodes a paradise for shark divers. (If anyone has any questions about this, start with the grey mackerel shark!) – Amanda Cotton
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Humpback Whales | Silver Bank, Dominican Republic
Humpback Whale | Dominican Republic, Silver Causeway
Very few of us can ride a huge submarine deep into the water, but if you get the chance, you probably know a little bit about what it's like to observe marine mammals at 40 feet. There are few places where you can experience an underwater encounter with humpback whales, and these cetaceans gather seasonally on the Silver Causeway in the Dominican Republic, more than anywhere else. Every year from late January to early April, only certified dive companies are allowed to take snorkel divers to their birthplaces and breeding areas to see Atlantic humpback whales. Staying in the water with one of the world's largest and most mysterious species, observing their behavior closely and listening to their eerie singing can be described as something that positively changes lives. —Ethan Daniels
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Beluga Whales | White Sea, Russia
Beluga whales | Russia, White Sea
Diving with beluga whales is the rarest encounter in the world, and you'll have to wear a thick (or a great dry suit). These whales live only in Arctic and subarctic waters, and they rely on a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm. When the White Sea is completely frozen in winter, these paper-white mammals swim under the thick layer of ice, surfaced to breathe in the cracks of the ice. Beluga whales have agile necks and soft bodies, and can turn around in a small space. Beluga whales are large and curious, but not aggressive — most of the time you can see them perform underwater acrobatics, making you think you're the luckiest (if not the coldest) in the world. --Franco Banfi
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Humboldt Squid | Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Humboldt Squid | The Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Let's not talk about the great white shark. There is also a new top predator on the list. The Humboldt giant squid, also known as the Red Devil, rules the tropical deep-sea coral reefs of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It only takes 18 months for the Humboldt squid to go from tiny mollusks to 6-foot-long sucker-laden muscle monsters, and it seems that all the Hondburg squid does is eat, which is not surprising. One study showed that these cannibalistic predators happily devoured the other side that revealed the slightest weakness. Fortunately, they are generally passive when they are around divers. At night, ships operating in the northern Sea of Cortez attract flocks of Humboldt squid by lighting high-powered lights, leading them deep into the pitch-black waters. Divers hung warily on the buoys under the boat, but as the squid suddenly appeared like a rocket and disappeared in a flash, their fear of the giant squid quickly melted into a fascination, and the squid showed milky white or cinnabar red, depending on how their mood changed. --Andy Murch
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Nunavut, Baffin Island, Canada
Narwhals | Canada, Baffin Island, Nunavut
Take a deep breath, exhale long, repeat three times... This is the unique and elusive sound that a fanged narwhal makes before diving. After a seven-hour flight from Ottawa and then an eight-hour bump in an Inuit sleigh, I finally reached this remote Arctic destination, the edge of the ice floes, where narwhals gather in spring and provide a migration route after the ice melts. But all of these tiresome trips disappear as the ice floes enter the arctic ocean waters, and you can join the unicorns in the ocean. --Todd Mintz
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Wolf Eels | British Columbia
Wolf Eel | British Columbia
It's like a ghost flowing back and forth in cold water. Its sudden appearance looks like the reincarnated ghost of an old man, with a gray-and-white face like the face of Jim Hansen's puppet show. It was a wolf eel, partially hidden in the bathtub of Simis's shipwreck. Wolf eels are both mischievous and curious, some up to 10 feet long, and they always greet divers. Due to important changes in the channel, diving is based on specific tide conditions; the operator must send you to a place where the tide is gentle and there are eels to give you the best diving conditions. If you're lucky, you might also fly a spotted seal or a swarm of sea lions in the water, but the highlight of this dive, something you'll talk about for years, is a face-to-face encounter with one of the fiercest animals in the ocean. --Todd Mintz
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Napoleon Wrasse | North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Curved-lipped fish | Maldives, North Ari Atoll
At Fishhead Reef, a coral reef in North Ari Atoll, there is never a dull dive: settled hawksbill turtles and corrugated rays can be found feeding on the reef, but Fishhead Reef is best known for its curved lip fish. Decades later, the largest and friendliest setters are no longer at Head Reef – either because of their age or because of the threat of becoming a victim of great fame (from underwater and becoming a delicacy for Chinese dinners) – but some of the smaller setters in its habitat have learned the routine and are beginning to greet divers like they would an old friend. —Jason Isley
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Manta Rays | Kona, Hawaii
Manta rays | Hawaii, Kauna
Some animals are exceptional because they are even less common, "We're looking for you, Humpback Whales." Socorro, the Galapagos Islands and the Maldives are excellent places to meet manta rays, but only The Big Island of Hawaii has a truly unique manta ray experience. Every night, boats from Khao took off gathered in the garden Eel Bay. A high-powered lightbox is placed under water 15 feet deep; it attracts plankton, in turn, brings with it more than 40 species of manta rays that are just a few inches away in front of your eyes. When you know there are plenty of other manta rays in the world, these beautiful manta rays (many of which return every night) will make you feel as if it were your personal encounter with them. ―David Espinosa
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Goliath Grouper | Jupiter, Florida
Goliath grouper | Jupiter, Florida
Imagine if the entire population of Florida had a month in heat every year. This phenomenon is sure to embarrass the bartender, which is the "love saint" Goliath grouper. Every September, these large numbers of male Goliath groupers and female Goliath groupers are fixed. For divers, this means that a species that is usually shy is starting to crackle. Especially during the new moon, divers can wear fins closer to these 6- to 8-foot-long beauties. Twilight fell, snapping and getting hotter as the liquid from the blabla was expelled. But what is interesting is that the snapping behavior of male Goliath groupers changes. Male Goliath groupers let out a brief roar, using the elephant words "boo" and "bark" not too much. Perhaps in order to threaten competitors or declare sovereignty, the frequency of roaring during snapping will increase. Even though you know it's their bed, you can't help but get closer. —Brooke Morton
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Giant Australian Cuttlefish | Whyalla, South Australia
Giant Australian squid | South Australia, Waiala
The coastal city of Waiala, located at the confluence of inland and sea, is a gathering point for squid. At Point Lowly, waiala is easily accessible from the shore, which puts you in the perfect position to witness the doom of australia's giant squid in water 5 to 15 feet (55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) and a celebration of life that must end in death. Although the squid here is huge, with male squids reaching nearly 3 feet long, the lives of these squids are short compared to their cousin squid: none are older than 18 months, but they intend to live their own style! Male squid are working hard to attract female squid and transcend love rivals, it's a courtship and competition ritual, and the ultimate prize is just a chance to snap. —Brandon Cole
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Giant Pacific Octopus | British Columbia
Giant Pacific octopus | British Columbia
Since the North Sea Goblin and giant squid do not exist in reality, the giant Pacific Octopus (GPO) is the largest creature with suction cup tentacles, extending a staggering 15 feet wide. While most specimens are smaller (3 to 8 feet), the identified cephalopods of the Northwest Pacific Ocean are already at the top of the list of large animals, which lists animals that divers should explore in British Columbia's cold seas. The GPO is so alluring because it is a seemingly contradictory and mysterious creature. From an evolutionary point of view, this is a humble invertebrate, but it is undeniable that it has a talent for intelligence and cunning. Despite being colorblind, it is also a master of disguise that moves extremely fast and can change color. GPOs can be hermits, though it's impossible to cram into a crevice in the rock, or they can be bold and show off their gorgeous complexion near a coral reef. Strong, flexible arms may make a roundabout way forward to stroke your hand or playfully pull your camera. Being explored by this alien is not to be missed. —Brandon Cole
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Thresher Sharks | Malapascua, Philippines
Longtail shark | philippines, and her mother photographed loofah island
The Manade Reef near Loofah Island offers a reliable opportunity to witness long-tail sharks. The longtail shark is an open water marine species that can often be seen hiding in shady depths within recreational diving limits. The long-tailed shark has a sickle-shaped tail, and with a tail about the length of its body, it is an elegant alien beauty. Divers must wake up before dawn to see the 8- to 10-foot-long longtail sharks as they head to washing stations 60 to 130 feet deep. Camera flash is currently disabled to prevent shark scares, but modern digital cameras have turned things around with a superb performance of low brightness. Move slowly, control your breathing, and let your guide put you in the right place. The longtail shark show usually ends at 7 a.m., after which the shark dives into the abyss so you can go back to sleep or spend time exploring the superb coral reefs of Loofah Island where Mom photographed. —Brandon Cole
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Green Anacondas | Bonito, Brazil
Green Anaconda | Brazil, Bonito
Man's attitude toward snakes is extreme: "Either love them or really hate them!" And for those who are keen to voluntarily argue about the legendary great poisonous snakes, pack up a Portuguese book, samba shoes, and masks, and head to the Bonito region of southwestern Brazil. There are (freshwater) diving and snorkeling in the Agua Valley where you can explore cobweb-like large river streams in search of spotted stingrays and anacondas up to 20 feet long. Once positioned, flow and visibility can become challenges for divers. But when a monster with a blue tongue is licking your camera, so the effort is in vain. —Brandon Cole
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Atlantic Sailfish | Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Atlantic Sailfish | Mexico, Isla Mujeres
For decades, the fastest fish in the sea had a habit of escaping divers. Sure, you might see a sailfish at a place like Cocos at an ocean-going power station, in the distance, or even for a moment, but the chances of actually seeing a sailfish up close (let alone 20) are very slim. But it's no longer difficult to see them on a small island called Isla Mujeres on the Mexican island of Cancun, a hotspot for atlantic swordfish viewing, with unprecedented diving and snorkeling programs regularly offered between January and March. Imagine a large, blue-silver, and lightning-fast school of fish surrounded by a sardine bait ball and fighting for their lives. Admire one of the most spectacular predators in the ocean, guaranteed to thrill you with a wagging tail (if you have one). —Brandon Cole
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Oceanic Sunfish | Isabela Island, Galapagos
Marine sunfish | Galapagos Island, Isabella Island
After a week of staring at hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and eagle rays, you'll change your pace at Punta Vientroca at the northwest end of Isabella. The water temperature here is only about minus 10 degrees, but it brings a strange animal in the cold, making you feel like going to a petting zoo for the first 5 days of the liveaboard. You'll see red-lipped batfish, sea iguanas, penguins, and sea lions somewhere, but it's the sunfish in the ocean (also called momla molas) that will keep you warm during your dive. Mola mola is shy, but swims much faster than their rectangular figures show, but after a week of observing sharks and rays, when you see the burlish face and mouth of this giant bonefish, I can guarantee you'll have hot eyes. —David Espinosa
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Potato Cod | Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Potato cod | Australia, the Great Barrier Reef
Potato cod is a bit like a large puppy. They like to be noticed and caressed. (Although we don't recommend this.) They don't wag their tails, but they dangle under the dive boat, drawing attention to the famous cod hole at Strip Reef 10. In the usual cod feeding, these big fish are not afraid to throw heavy objects around them, they move surprisingly fast, and they try their best to grab plastic containers containing food. But once fed, they return to a calm state, happily posing for photographers and videographers to take pictures. If you are patient and wait for most of the dive team to leave, you can even observe the cleaning of the fish for the cod to do after-dinner cleaning. Come to think of it, this might make them look a bit like giant cats. --Sinan Cronin
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Sperm Whales | Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Sperm whales | Sri Lanka, Merissa
Sperm whales are probably the coolest whales in the world: they are the largest carnivores on Earth, have the largest teeth of all animals on Earth, and make the loudest sound of all animals on Earth. In the Caribbean, the Azores and the Dominica, sperm whales can often be seen, but India and Sri Lanka have the largest number of sperm whales, with hundreds of them. Enter the water and you'll immediately feel their sonar haunting you, trying to determine what kind of ghost you are. If you're quiet enough, these deep-sea giants will emerge from you, leaving your brain blank. —Shane Gross
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Barracuda | Sipadan, Malaysia
Barracuda | Sipadan, Malaysia
You might say that barracuda isn't the coolest of all underwater creatures, but when you dive into a school of hundreds of barracudas it will change your three views! Sipadan is the perfect spot to meet the perfect barracuda tornado: a short distance from the deep cliff, a slow ascent guides you into the school of fish, surrounded by fish, you become part of the school of fish. You can feel them blend into the rhythm of your breathing or feel their slow flapping fins. Don't say to their faces that they're garbage, you've been surrounded. - Ludovich
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Fur Seals | Montague Island, Australia
Fur seals | Montagu Island, Australia
Located 4 miles off the coast, Montagu Island is a large seasonal mating colony of fur seals from Australia and New Zealand, with thousands of single dogs in winter. When the boat arrives, you'll see many single dog seals playing in the water, waving their fins in the air as if talking about you. Just as we're curious about seals, seals seem to be curious about us too: when divers get into the water, seals hurry off the rocks and into the water to play. These seals are very agile, one minute they were looking at you up close, gently touching your camera flash or your fins, and the next minute, they swam away quickly. The water on Montagu Island is usually clear, and in addition to seals, there are attractive gray nurse sharks in the warmer months, but you come to see single dogs, so other animals are naturally not as beautiful as seals. —Tony Brown
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Spotted Eagle Rays | Provo, Turks and Caicos Islands
Spotted eagle rays | provo, Turks and Caicos Islands
A big guy with smooth skin jumped out of the ocean! We find an eagle ray spreading its wings, scratching through the water, flying into the air, falling into the water in a smooth arc, disappearing into the splash of water. What a beautiful diving show, which bodes well, because we're in Providence, the territory of the Eagle Rays — the cliffs of the Turks and Caicos both face the Atlantic Ocean, and the Eagle Rays are comparable in size to their cousin manta rays. At this dive site, eagle rays have a 10-foot-long wingspan, and they keep getting closer, close enough to take many pictures in a row. The concentration during their water ballet performance won the cheers and admiration of a group of divers and spectators! —Matt Siegel.
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Dolphins | Grand Bahama
Dolphins | the island of Grand Bahama
It's not Disneyland, because the animals are real, and these mammals will also be pleasing to humans: give them some herring and they'll give you a world, or at least a series of flattering shows. They read your gestures better than your buddy and are ready to accept the prompt, and when you tell them you're ready for a kiss, they're going to have a hug, and guess what happens? (btw, when was the last time you had an intimate encounter with marine life?) - Alex
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Crocodiles | Riviera Maya, Mexico
Crocodile | Mexico, Riviera Maya
The cavernous pit is a cave in the Yucatan limestone that connects the underground river to the jungle above. Sunlight shines into every cavern, which in turn brings these freshwater ecosystems to life – stunning underwater gardens filled with aquatic plants, turtles and a wide variety of fish. Like any healthy ecosystem, there needs to be a top predator to maintain the ecological balance: it's the Guatemalan crocodile. It's shy and elusive, and it may take a while to find this tiny, slender crocodile, but when you get a chance to finally see this little crocodile, you'll be amazed to learn that thousands of years of evolution have created this perfect hunter. - Javier Sandoval
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Manatees | Crystal River, Florida
Manatee | Crystal River, Florida
Florida's only snowbird traffic jam excites me. I waited for the signal: the steam rose from the bay in the morning and the temperature at night was as low as more than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Then they appeared. It was a pilgrimage, and hundreds of manatees began to slowly rush toward the freshwater springs of the Crystal River. They don't shake their fins from the surface of the water or swim in groups. Their attraction lies in their stupidity. Speaking of "manatees," I can't help but anthropomorphize them all. I give them a deep, slow voice. I snorkeled and circled, knowing that in less than a minute they would hit me. Its striped, leathery, and sometimes skinned hide has the comfort appeal of a soft wool blanket: supple and not soft. They make strange faces waiting to be photographed, and in my mind, they are begging for a little tenderness. For them, I already have all the time and patience in the world. —Brooke Morton
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Whale Sharks | Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Whale sharks | Mexico, Isla Mujeres
Want to see the world's largest shark colony? Of course, you'll want to see it. (This is your best chance, says Jacques Cousteau, who has only seen two whale sharks in his lifetime.) Every summer, in isla Mujeres near Cancun, you can see hundreds of whale sharks every day — even the most extensive divers on the trip will keep their eyes open to see the fish — and their reputation on a single trip is even greater than its overall fame. You'll jump into the water and barely know where to look, because all you see is a fish fin diving into the deep blue, and you'll open your mouth in surprise at what happens on the other side. Whale sharks congregate here and feed on small, transparent, flattened tuna eggs. So swimming in the beautiful waters of the Blue Caribbean Sea, there's little relationship between you and the sharks. —Alex Mastad
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Loggerhead Turtles | Palm Beach, Florida
Turtle | Palm Beach, Florida
Middle-aged turtles are not pretty, just as wrinkled monks are not pretty. The same reason might draw you to a mountaintop in Tibet, and the same reason that will draw you to the shores of Palm Beach, Florida. That place is very rich in creatures and you'll want to go there. Looking into the eyes of the turtle, you will feel calmer and ready to receive information. At the moment you will forget to breathe. After all, if the barnacles on their backs don't give you hints, these slow and clumsy swimmers aren't in a hurry and are as elegant as a small truck. They are not easily frightened. When close to them, they crouch down on the seagrass and bite the grass with their beaks. They will look up as they eat, but as long as you slow down, they stay. —Brooke Morton
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Basking Sharks | Cornwall, England
Basking shark | Cornwall, Uk
Basking sharks don't show up while snorkeling – you have to go out and look for them. The first thing you see from the ship is its huge dorsal fin. Basking sharks are large, the second largest fish in the sea, but their dorsal fins still look too big. Seeing this giant fish on the surface of the water will make your pulse quicken and make the senses sharper. It's time to get into the water. The cold, green, phytoplankton-filled water showed little. You'll want to ask the crew for guidance. They point you in the right direction behind you. You turn a corner and you'll find basking sharks swimming directly at you. You look underwater and there's nothing. Adjust your position again to look for basking sharks. You look down the water again and a huge mouth slowly opens. At this point you have to remind yourself that this 25-foot basking shark eats only plankton. It passed as quickly as a locomotive and disappeared. You close your eyes and think back to those movements. You just want to do it again. —Alex Masd
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| Parrotfish bumphead Tulamben, Bali
The parrot | Bali, Tulamben
In Bali, the smell of jasmine and incense is enough to get you up early, but sunrise time is the best time to photograph a basking shark. Even better, at this time in the morning, the WWII Wreck Liberty is rarely visited, but at night there are herds of parrotfish sleeping there. They're quiet in the morning after they've gotten out of last night's sleep, but you can catch them out of the hole while they're out hunting. It's perfect before tourists arrive and fill the shipwreck with bubbles. Here's a little hint to say: Maybe God did shine light on this perfect island. —Tobias Friedrich
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Sea Lions | La Paz, Mexico
Sea Lion | La Paz, Mexico
On the small island of Los Angeles, a sea lion rockery, just off the beautiful but desolate island of Espirito Santo (National Park), it's easy to reach by day boat from La Paz. This snorkeling spot is large enough to offer multiple unique areas where sea lions will quickly jump into the water and greet you in the youngest, cutest, and most welcoming way to meet you. Give the locals a tip, then bring a snorkel or a rope of a certain length, swing it as a toy, and you can play with your new friends for hours, while the sea lion mom or sea lion dad jumps into the water from time to time to make sure every child has fun. I can guarantee that this is the best diving experience of your life. —Mary-Frances Emmons
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Hammerhead Sharks | Cocos, Costa Rica
Hammerhead sharks | Costa Rica, Cocos Islands
There is a long journey from mainland Costa Rica to Cocos Island, and the almost daily storms and currents that sweep through the major dive sites make the journey to Cocos Island seem more like an adventure than a scuba diving holiday. However, these inconveniences are not important to the "stubborn" divers who have been trekking this year after year. Obsessed with Cocos Island, there is only one (main) reason: it's the most unstable place on Earth. Surrounded by desolate, jagged coral reefs, and watching the most bizarre fauna on Earth gather overhead, it's impossible to escape the shackles of these alien creatures. It's an otherworldly experience that will enchant visitors with Cocos. —Andy Soman and Alison Wittsky Soman
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Great White Sharks | Baja California, Mexico
Jaws | Mexico, Baja California
Every autumn, divers from all over the world travel to Guadalupe Island, outside the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, to photograph great white sharks. Guadalupe has isolated habitats and a large group of small fauna, raising the largest group of such predators. During a week-long liveaboard trip, divers often experience the excitement of observing and photographing great white sharks under the protection of shark cages. What makes the encounter with sharks here different from the rest of the world? The answer is: the world's top visibility and "micro-warm" water, which means you'll be able to see the great white shark clearly. —Jon Cohenforce
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Hawksbill Turtles | Cozumel, Mexico
Hawksbill turtle | Cozumel Island, Mexico
Like the view from the car window, Cozumel's coral reefs and wildlife flash by in a blur. The same ocean currents bring a buffet to the settled hawksbill turtles, so you're guaranteed to see it on almost every dive in Cozumel. On Santa Rosa Reef, the current is so strong that my divers can feel my impatience, and I hide behind the coral headland to avoid the current. We spotted the tortoiseshell turtle on our first dive, and we followed the current with it. - Becky Strauss
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Minke Whales | Cairns, Australia
Minke whales | Cairns, Australia
As the crew towed two long ropes from the stern, put on their gear, grabbed the ropes, and waited for the show to begin. At a dive site in Australia's strip reef, minke whales come together to do things we don't understand either. It doesn't matter if you're staring at their 30-foot-long, smooth, streamlined bodies, because it has perfectly streamlined bodies that can swim effortlessly in the water. Over time, minke whales will feel more comfortable with your presence, and they will get closer and closer to you, even looking at each other, making it almost impossible for you to breathe. I guarantee you'll fall in love with them every time you meet them. —Vanessa Minienne
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