Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:33 pm by globalturbo
8 Magnificent Underwater Caves That’ll Leave You In Awe
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We all know, diving in open waters is no mean feat. It requires special skills, determination and endurance. But what should one say to these incredible divers, who go deep into underwater caves which are not only off-limits for most but also dangerous! Its hard to imagine so much beauty on our planet hidden somewhere in the depths of water.
Look at these awe-inspiring images from various under water caves. They will surely leave you spellbound !
1. Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Photo Credit: Karen Doody
Photo Credit: Alexis Rosenfeld3. Underwater stalagmites & stalactites, Bahamas
Photo Credit: Georgette DouwmaA diver needs to very carefully manoeuvre his or her way through this forest of stalagmites and stalactites. A little push or misplaced fin kick can seriously damage the mineral formations.
Photo Credit: Wes C Skiles
Photo Credit: Alexander Semenov
Red Sea is a popular diving spot in Egypt near Europe. While there are the usual ship wreck dives available, what’s must do is cave diving here. Its pretty safe and easy here with many openings to let the sunshine in.
Photo Credit: Sami Sarkis5. Mediterranean Sea
Photo Credit: Sami Sarkis6. Kimbe Bay, Papua new Guinea
Photo Credit: Steve Jones
Photo Credit: Jason Edwards8. Second Cathedral, Hawaii
Photo Credit: Dave FleethamSecond Cathedral is a Lanai dive site containing a 100 foot long lava tube with black coral hanging from the ceiling with lots of sponges and soft corals along the walls. The roof of the lava tube contains several rare corals. This forms a great dive spot for seasoned divers.
Thanks to: http://www.earthporm.com
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Look at these awe-inspiring images from various under water caves. They will surely leave you spellbound !
1. Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Photo Credit: Karen DoodyOne of the most famous cave systems in the world, Cenote Dos Ojos. It has two large circular cenotes with water that’s renowned for natural nutrients and healing powers.
2. Scuba diver exploring an underwater cavePhoto Credit: Alexis RosenfeldPhoto Credit: Georgette DouwmaPhoto Credit: Wes C Skiles4. Red Sea
Photo Credit: Alexander SemenovPhoto Credit: Sami SarkisPhoto Credit: Sami SarkisPhoto Credit: Steve JonesKimbe Bay is a large marine protected area on New Britain Island in northern Papua New Guinea. The mountains protect it from the strong winds and monsoons, which has resulted in wonderfully protected environment. There are steep reef slopes, walls and caves.
7. Divers at the entrance of an underwater cavePhoto Credit: Jason EdwardsPhoto Credit: Dave FleethamThanks to: http://www.earthporm.com
