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United Kingdom AtlanticWeather dependent but potential for fantastic green temperate water diving.
Unspoilt and isolated.
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Pakistan Arabian SeaShores of Karachi
Korangi creek
This is the only beach in the whole Karachi which is safe to use for water sports round the year. Its protected shallow water, the beautiful surrounding mangroves forest makes it look like a paradise.
During the time of British Empire “Dogs and locals” were not allowed. Ironically still even after the so called independence locals are not allowed to go to the beach yet. In early 90’s the Pakistan Air force spent millions of dollars to set up wind surfing club. One of the hangers was converted into storage facilities for wind surfers, Catamarans and rescue boats. Special slip way (ramp) was constructed for convenient of loading and off loading boats and boards. Since the excess was restricted t Karachites. The club with its all glory did not survive more then couple of years.
DHA Encroachment wall.
This wall is artificially created to grab the land from the nature; this swampy land was nesting ground for migratory birds, and the home for fishing communities. Fisherman’s families were living for centuries had been slowly evicted in order to build a colony for soldiers, large inter tidal area and the sandy beaches had been converted in to prize land for obscene profit making schemes with total disregard for ecology, and environment. Consequently, to day Bunder Island is under the threat of sinking, Gizri Creek entrance had been blocked, not far in future mangroves will pay the ultimate price. Some expert said “that over a period of time, The Landhi and Korangi industrial area could come under the threat of flooding by sea water”.
The second largest marina club was design to provide water sports for karachiits. Unfortunately the major investment of building and operating this club was phenomenal cost. along this DHA marina club there were 40 other plots were designs for general public to built there sea front water sports club. But the position of the plots never handed over to the civilians. Ironically this marina club did not have floating marina.
Clifton Beach
Clifton is the safest beach of Karachi city, the gentile slope takes hundreds of meters before it gets four feet deep, even during the monsoon people can play around safely and have fun.
This beach has blackish soft sand; the Oysters rocks consist of three islands use to be a paradise for scuba divers, the rich fauna and flora around the islands was attractive site for safe diving and bottom fishing... In early fifties and sixties we could see a flourishing colony of Sea horses. Over the period the pollution slowly destroyed the habitats of the marine life, the underwater visibility use to be 30 feet has reduced to 5ft. after the disaster of Tasman Sprit it not safe for scuba diving in this area.
The two sources of the pollutions which brings millions of gallons of polluted water to the Clifton beach are, One from the west, the entrance of Keamari harbor with each out going tide every day. The source is Neher-e- Khayam of Boat Basin pouring millions of gallons of raw sewage every day, which mixes up with the industrial pollutant from Layari River ends up on the Clifton beach and the other source is Gizri creek pouring millions of gallons of industrial pollutant from Landhi, Korangi industrial area, and the Bhance colony, through Malir River, and the Korangi creek.
Manora Island
Manora Island and the connecting road to the sand-pit should have been a pride tourist attraction, earning millions of $ for the city, it is off limit to the civilians the old fishing communities has been systematically genocide. The sandy beaches on the south of the island and the connecting belt one side and on Northern side the forest of lash green Mangroves forest. A pool of biodiversity, had been fenced out for the karachiites
Baba-Bhit & Shamsh-Pir
The two famous and historical Islands who were the backbone of the fishing communities are in wretched condition. The resident of those Island are treated like 2nd class citizens in thei...
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Ireland AtlanticTidal bay, kilometres long, narrow opening to ocean.
Slack for 20-30 mins. Drift dive otherwise - drift out just before low water and back in as tide turns.
No facilities, shore dive.
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United Kingdom Atlantic (European coastal)One of Plymouth's best wrecks the Elk is 108ft and 181 Tonne. originally a trawler she was requisitioned during the war as a minesweeper.
She hit a mine in November 1940 and sunk within an hour.
Today she is relatively intact in 32M upright, with the bow facing NW.
You can get into the fish hold and engine room.
The Elk is at 50.18.30, 04.10.17
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United Kingdom Atlantic (European coastal)Le Poulmic 50.18.00, 04.09.65
Used as a minesweeper during the war Le Poulmic was sunk on 6th October 1940 by a German parachute mine
Le Poulmic was 121 ft long with a 27ft beam so quite small ship.
Le Poulmic is scattered over a wide area on a rocky seabed at 15-20M. the deck, winches and double bottom comprise the main structure left.
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United Kingdom Atlantic (European coastal)The Glen Strathallan was 150 ft long 150 Tonnes with a 22 foot beam and built in 1928.
She was used as an escort ship during the war.
She was deliberately sunk in 1970 just off the shagstone in 15M. Very broken up but boiler and deck winch intact.
she is at 50.18.84, 04.07.81
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United States PacificVery easy entrance in the early morning. Even at mid-day it is good surf, viz, and surge. Laguna Beach, California, United States of America.
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United Kingdom North Sealaunch from Seahouses. Loads of wrecks. Not for beginners as there are some strong currents. The seals are very inquisitive and will nibble your fins
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New Zealand PacificA beautiful arch which extends from just under the surface right down to 40 metres. Tricky to do unless the sea is calm, since a strong current through the arch makes it difficult and dangerous. Just outside the arch, there are some small caverns with lots of colourful sponges. Sea Temp 19c (Jan 2008)
For photos
website Marine life observed: Lord Howe Coralfish, Kingfish,Grey Moray, Spanish lobster, Red Pigfish, Bigeye, Red Moki, Nudibranchs ( Clown & Verco's Tambja), Rock Cod & Crested Blenny
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United Kingdom Atlantic (European coastal)Launch your inflatable off the beach and head east until you see the two rocks (cow and calf?)
On a good day the viz can be 10 metres
This site has some tropical looking fish like rainbow wrasse that I haven't sen on other sites.
Further off the reef there is a coarse sandy bottom with interspersed rocks
Nearest air is Weymouth. Loads of campsites around. Like Osmington Mills (with the fantastic Smugglers Inn nearby)
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Japan PacificGreat dive site. Only 50 kilometers from Tokyo. Not the easiest entry, but great variety of marine life. I've spotted a few different species of nudibranchs. Morays, octopus, lot's of lobster during night dives, great variety of fish life. One of my favorite divesites.
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Netherlands Antilles Caribbean SeaFantastic place for diving. Great diving fantastic weather but wow you can bankrupt a third world country at one restraurant. Clear warm water, 22 inches of rainfall a year and a constant breeze
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United Kingdom North Seaspectacular marine life and rock formations easy shore dives.boat diving available.
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United States PacificSan Diego's primary dive training site. Always something to see, provided you're willing to look.
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South Africa Atlantic (South)A truly remarkable dive site. Great for beginners as it is an easy drop-off from a flat rock into about 2 meters of water. A sheltered entry also exists amongst the huge rocks. A very nice swimthrough and also a huge rock to the right offers a huge wall to explore with some amazing nudibranchs and an abundance of fish.
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Mexico Caribbean SeaIf you have some experience and quick thinking, even if your strobe fails and dont work, you can switch to natural light and got some interesting silouettes like this, specially if you are diving in very clear water as we have in the island of Cozumel.See you in the Sea.
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Norway Norwegian SeaSaltstraumen is a sound with a strong tidal current located in Nordland some 30 km east of the city of Bodø, Norway. It is the strongest tidal current in the world. Up to 400 million m³ of seawater forces its way through a 3 km long and 150 m wide strait every six hours, with water speeds reaching 20 knots (about 37 km/h). Vortices up to 10 m in diameter and 5 m in depth are formed when the current is at its strongest; this feature is commonly known as a whirlpool.
From Wikipedia
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United Kingdom North SeaFirst time l have dived this site so dont know a great deal about it, but talking to other divers l found it is used for training quit often. Turned out to be a good dive, l will be going back to see what it is like for a night dive.
Only down side is there is a long walk from car park area,but not to long to put you off.
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Cuba Caribbean SeaMany Many pastoritas
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United Kingdom Atlantic (European coastal)Loch Fyne is a great place to dive all year round and whatever you prefer your type of diving will be found here. Air fills can be found at Inveraray caravan park this is air only if you need a mix, Tarbert is the place you will need to go to. There is a slipway at the caravan park that can be used what ever state the tide is.
There is also a cafe on site that is very friendly and worth a visit while waiting for fills. Basically all along the Loch can be dived.Once stayed in a b&b at Furnace and instead of driving to the area that was intended to be dived we just walked to the bottom of the garden and went in there, two great dives had by all.I must add that although l have stated depth at 30 meter`s there are places where this Loch exceeds well over a hundred meters if you are thinking of diving the loch please ask a local for advice, if you are not sure you can buy a map of the Loch indicating depths. I am happy at 30 meters and always find plenty to see at between 5 to 30 meters so l am sure that will cater for most divers.
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