| With so many dive sites to choose from, Bahamas | | | | struck a reef in 1862 is quite well-known for |
| scuba diving will be one of the memorable | | | | enthusiasts of wreck diving. Because a lot of Spanish |
| experiences that will remain in a person's mind | | | | galleons sunk in the waters near the Abacos, divers |
| forever. Surrounded with warm and clear waters, | | | | may want to profit from their trip by looking for the |
| there are around 1,000 dive sites spread across the | | | | lost treasures that went down with these ships. |
| 700 islands of the Bahamas. Because these Bahamas | | | | The Blue Holes of the Andros |
| scuba diving spots have a lot of beautiful sights and | | | | Here in Andros Island, divers can explore the third |
| diverse creatures to show off, many dive operators | | | | largest barrier reef in the world -- The Andros Barrier |
| earn a living by giving the tourists scuba diving | | | | Reef. This expanse of this huge reef reaches the |
| lessons and tours of the many coral reefs and | | | | abyss and is called, The Tongue of the Ocean, |
| shipwrecks that are found in the Bahamas. Some of | | | | because of its shape. In Andros, divers can also |
| these operators include diving with dolphins and | | | | explore the haunting and fascinating blue holes. These |
| feeding sharks as part of their repertoire. These | | | | deep holes are actually deep fissures that were |
| services are usually included in dive and | | | | formed by water erosion before it was flooded at |
| accommodation packages that are offered by hotels | | | | the end of the ice age. |
| and resorts. | | | | This area is also known for wreck diving. Here, divers |
| Most diving packages are priced based on the | | | | can take a look at the Potomac which sank just |
| number of dives per day as well as a person's stay in | | | | after World War II. Since most sunken ships end up |
| a hotel or resort. For this reason, divers should make | | | | as artificial habitats for marine life, some grouper, |
| the most of their stay by picking the best Bahamas | | | | parrotfish and barracuda reside in this area. |
| scuba diving spots the islands have to offer. | | | | Other Bahamas Dive Sites |
| Get An Eyeful in Abacos | | | | Wreck diving enthusiasts also frequent Eleuthra |
| Being an area with a lot of wildlife sanctuaries and | | | | where there are four wreck sites to visit. For divers |
| parks, this Bahamas scuba diving spot has an | | | | who are interested in the history of the earth, |
| abundance of colorful corals and fishes. Green turtles, | | | | Exuma is the place to visit. In Stocking Island, they |
| porpoises, seahorses and moray eels can also be | | | | can view the stomatolite reef, a living fossil that is |
| found in the Abacos islands. Because this area has a | | | | known as the oldest evidence of life on earth. With |
| lot of shallow reefs, divers can go snorkeling while | | | | so many places to visit, tourists should plan their |
| they are decompressing. | | | | tours ahead of time by listing down the places that |
| The diverse marine wildlife is not the only attraction | | | | they want to visit and marking the areas that they |
| in Abacos. This area is quite well known to wreck | | | | should prioritize during their trip. |
| divers. The USS Adirondack, a Civil War gunboat that | | | | |