Colorful coral reefs, warships sleeping on the seabed, giant hammerhead sharks and moray eels, dolphins that can get up close and personal with people... The ocean always has endless charm to explore. Ring around the love of diving friends said that diving is an extremely addictive activity, the vast ocean and the mysterious underwater world always let them fly to the Philippines, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries such as popular diving sites, in fact, there are many more niche top diving sites in the world Oh, today with the ring to see it.
Raja Ampat Islands Indonesia
The diversity of marine life in the Raja Ampat Islands is incredible. Raja Ampat islands include more than 1,500 small islands and coral reefs, of which Missoul, Sarawati, Badanta and Viggi are the most famous, so the archipelago is also known as the "Four Kings Island", Raja Ampa Islands are included in the wish list of many divers, and the beautiful scenery here is called "Miracle Sea" by diving enthusiasts.
Located at the junction of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, deep-sea currents bring abundant nutrients to coral reefs, and mangroves and seagrasses create a good environment for the growth of a variety of marine life. Diving enthusiasts are often captivated by the coral reefs and diverse creatures on the seabed. There are about 2,650 species of fish and more than 300 species of corals, accounting for 75% of the world's coral species. Due to the remote location of the Raja Ampat Islands, the ecology of this area is almost untouched by humans and is a very primitive island. However, this also means that it will be difficult for tourists to come here, and Chinese tourists need to take 3 or more flights, transiting from Jakarta or Singapore to Manado or makassar denpasar before flying to Sorong.
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Socorro Mexico
The Revelha Hijedo Archipelago is located about 400 km southwest of mexico's Baja Peninsula, and Socorro is one of the 4 small islands that make up the Revelha Hijedo Archipelago. Here, you can get up close and personal with the Pacific manta ray and other large fish, and the Wingspan of the Pacific Manta Ray can reach 7 meters. Here you can see 7 species of sharks, as well as bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks and humpback whales, which come here every year to breed and calving. There are also deep-sea fish such as sea wolves, jack fish, yellowfin tuna, marlins, and ghost-headed knives. Manta rays off the Socorro Islands are known as the "most human-friendly" manta rays, and the Pacific bottlenose dolphins here are also very affectionate and enjoy interacting with divers. Remember to bring a wide-angle lens, because you'll capture incredible underwater scenes.
While Socorro is so tempting, it is only suitable for experienced divers, and only by choosing liveaboards can you experience Soroko's underwater world. Cruises to Socorro depart from Cabo San Lucas, a city on the west coast of the California Peninsula in Mexico, and last around 24-28 hours, with liveaboard trips only taking place from November to May of each year.
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Wolf and Darwin Galapagos
The creatures of the Galapagos Islands evolved in isolation from the outside world, hence the name "Museum of Living Biological Evolution". There is a wealth of life here, with many rare animals and animals. Here you can see both penguins, large tropical lizards and, of course, the famous Galapagos tortoise. The underwater life here is just as exciting, with hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, swallow rays, Galapagos sharks and silk sharks in wolff and Darwin Islands, as well as miniature marine life, seahorses and eagle rays.
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June to November is the cooler season and the best time to encounter whale sharks. From December to May, divers are more likely to encounter hammerhead sharks and large schools of batfish. Diving here is very challenging, which also means that it is only suitable for experienced divers. The general liveaboard travel product offers more than 17 dive opportunities, and the itinerary also includes a land excursion where you can see and photograph land creatures such as Galapagos tortoises, large lizards, flamingos and so on.
Truk Lagoon Micronesia
The Truk Lagoon, located in Melanesia in the South Pacific, is the world's largest shipwreck diving destination. It's expensive, unique, and a bit scary. During World War II, a large number of Japanese navies were stationed here, and in 1944, the "Hail Operation" launched by the United States shelled the Japanese army for three consecutive days, resulting in 60 ships and 275 aircraft all sinking to the bottom of the lagoon. Most of the shipwrecks here have been untouched in recent years because of fears that sunken bombs would be detonated. You can stay at a resort or opt for a liveaboard and experience the history behind the shipwreck while diving. Here you will see: abundant marine life; cargo in cargo holds; the interior of shipwrecks and engine rooms; bullets, bombs, gas masks, and medical kits that still contain stethoscopes and syringes; 14-inch shells, beach mines, bulldozers, tractors, and battle tanks; submarines, bombers; and even the remains of Japanese sailors.
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Fakarava French Polynesia
Fakarava is home to incredible marine and terrestrial life and is listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Fakarava Atoll has two pathways connecting the lagoon to the ocean. The garuae passage in the north is 1600 meters wide, where you can experience thrilling rafting and diving. Dive into the garuae passage and you can see dolphins, turtles, tuna, barracuda, snapper and colorful reef fish. Here, you can encounter an extremely high density of fish, which is also an important reason for diving enthusiasts to visit here. The narrower Tumakohua passage in the south is home to colourful coral reefs and an abundance of fish, including several species of sharks. From June to July, a large school of marble groupers mate in Fakarava, and it is also one of the best places to see tiger sharks. And every year from July to September, you can also see humpback whales.
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Kimbe Bay (Walindy) Papua New Guinea
Stretches of dormant volcanoes outline the stunning landscape of Kimbe Bay, located on the north side of the New British Island and including hundreds of coral reefs and a dozen islands. 70% of coral species in the Indo-Pacific region can be found here. Everything in Kimbe Bay is pristine and natural, and the pristine and colorful coral reefs are home to a wide variety of fish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Diving here is also often possible to see large plankton such as barracuda, jacks and sharks. If you're lucky, you'll also see dolphins and even orcas on your way to the dive site.
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Tubbataha Philippines
Located 180 kilometers east of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, Tubbataha Marine Park is the best diving site in the Philippines and the only World Natural Heritage Site in the Philippines, having been listed as a Unesco World Natural Heritage Site as early as 1933. This beautiful marine park is also printed on the 1,000-denomination Philippine peso. There is a wide variety of marine life here, including colorful reef fish, lobsters, shallow turtles, jacks, barracuda, tuna and snapper... Sometimes hammerhead sharks pass by. The best season for Tubbataha diving is from March to June each year, and again, if you want to head to a world-class dive site to experience the thrill of swimming with sharks, you must choose liveaboards. Because it is only open for 3 months a year and there are not many submarines operating in the area, Tubataha liveaboards are often in short supply, usually requiring a year in advance. Since tubataha prohibits night diving, many liveaboard trips arrange a sunset dive.
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Blue Thistle Egypt
The Blue Thistle in Egypt's Red Sea is also one of the best shipwreck dive sites in the world. The Blue Thistle was a 128-metre-long British transport ship that was sunk by the Germans on its way from Glasgow to Alexandria in 1941. The Blue Thistle, which had been sleeping at the bottom of the sea for more than half a century, was rusty, but it recorded a moment of war. Divers can sneak into a shipwreck with silt with a light source to see a variety of rusty guns and ammunition, Bedford trucks, armored cars, motorcycles, torpedoes, aircraft parts, radio equipment, Wellington boots, two steam locomotives, and more. Crocodiles and giant moray eels are also hidden next to the shipwreck. It's also a popular night dive. It takes 3.5 hours to reach the dive site by boat from Sharm El Sheikh, and the average diver will first learn about the sunken ship around the wreck, and then focus on the various historical relics inside the wreck on the second dive.
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