Why Scuba Diving is So Popular at the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast ofmarine life that only come out at night. Most
Queensland in Australia is one of the most soughtpopular island destinations for these dives are the
after diving destinations in the world. It's splendorWhitsundays group of islands and Lizard Island.
lies not only in its name but also because of theCertified wreck divers can go to one of the 30
fact that it is the only living organism that you canshipwreck sites of the Great Barrier Reef where
view from outer space.divers are allowed to explore. An example of such
The beauty of the reef from above inspires awesite is the wreck of Captain James Cook's ship
and reverence however when you wear the wetnamed "Endeavor".
suit and take the plunge you will feel as if you areIn drift diving the diver jumps into the water that
in an alien in another world. This is because thehas a known current and simply allows himself to
2,600 kilometers of corals and coral walls of thedrift and watch the whole surrounding float by.
Great Barrier Reef are abundant with marine lifePopular dive sites are Herron Island and the
and underwater marine activity.Ribbon Reefs along Cairns and Port Douglas.
There are many water activities that guests canWhat You Can See Where
do at the reef, swimming, snorkeling, helmetAt Cairns particularly the Cod Hole, you will see
diving, and scuba diving. Of these scuba diving isvarious fishes such as the Maori wrasse, eels, and
the most famous and sought after.the gentle but huge potato cods. At the Far
One reason for this is that all sorts of divers fromNorthern region you can see caves which is the
the novice to the advanced who is looking intoplace where green turtle gather.
more training and dive experience certainly have aAt the Coral Sea you will see amazing reef
place in this underwater world. Novices mustmountains where you can see various fishes,
attend introductory classes on land before theygorgonian fans, and of course corals. The best
are let into the water.place to go to here is the Osprey Reef where
The Great Barrier Reef consists of 3000 reefsguided tours sometimes hold feed the shark
that you can choose to dive into. You can't go todives.
all of them that is why you have to pick the oneThe walls of Castle Rock at Port Douglas at the
that suits the kind of diver you are.Great Barrier Reef are another great diving
Open water diving is done primarily for sightseeingdestination where divers will see stingrays hidden
and is easily the most common dive at the reef.in the sand. The Nursery Bommie is often visited
Some tour companies take guests on a guidedby barracuda, manta rays, sharks, and eels and
night dive which is a chance for you to seegreen sea turtles.