| Among the world's most popular water sports | | | | fantastic location to view many varieties of |
| is scuba diving. Many are drawn to the idea | | | | tropical fish, living coral reef, and even |
| of exploring the underwater and its | | | | sea turtles if you are lucky. Unfortunately, |
| mysteries. Such things as exploring | | | | however, the reef is severely damaged inn |
| shipwrecks, swimming with the fishes, and | | | | some areas due to recent severe hurricanes. |
| even sharks is just too exciting for some | | | | This area thrives on tourism and there are |
| people to leave alone. Certification is | | | | many adventure tours that will take you to |
| usually not a problem, but diving equipment | | | | fantastic scuba diving locations. |
| can be costly. There are many rental shops to | | | | |
| solve this problem. They are usually close to | | | | The Mayan Riviera, as it's known, has resorts |
| the best diving locations. | | | | that are all-inclusive. If you stay in one of |
| | | | them, you will learn to dive in the pool, be |
| One of the very best places to dive in the | | | | certified, and be whisked off to fabulous |
| world is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. | | | | scuba diving locales by a professional guide. |
| You will see hundreds of species of tropical | | | | To avoid being scammed by someone not really |
| fish, as well as a variety of marine mammals. | | | | qualified, choose a resort with a solid |
| The reef itself is awe-inspiring. There are | | | | reputation. |
| all kinds of beautiful places to stay and the | | | | |
| weather is always perfect. If you haven't yet | | | | These aren't the only areas where e you can |
| been certified or if you are a beginning | | | | find great scuba diving. Besides coral reefs, |
| diver, you can join expeditions offered by a | | | | many love finding and exploring wrecks. Two |
| number of companies. They will transport you | | | | wonderful areas for this activity are Florida |
| to the Barrier Reef and teach you how to | | | | and the Spanish coast. |
| dive. If scuba diving sounds like too much, | | | | |
| then you might find snorkeling more to your | | | | A word of caution: if you are diving in an |
| liking. You can still experience the Great | | | | area where there is a coral reef, please do |
| Barrier Reef, a natural phenomenon that all | | | | not touch the reef at all. It is very |
| water and nature lovers should see. If you | | | | sensitive and can die at the slightest touch. |
| ever travel "Down Under", don't miss this | | | | Unfortunately it can take many years for a |
| beautiful, protected oasis. | | | | reef to regenerate itself so extra |
| | | | precautions must be taken. |
| The reef off of the eastern coast of Mexico | | | | |
| is also a wonderful area to scuba dive and is | | | | Scuba diving is a great activity that can be |
| the second largest in the world. The reef | | | | enjoyed by people of all ages and lifestyles. |
| lies in the warm Caribbean Ocean and is a | | | | |