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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