A top of the list diving spot for sure. With 900 islands, warm water year round, and encounters with the "Great Eight," who wouldn't have it on their list.
One of the richest and most diverse coral reefs in the world which lies in the Coral Triangle and has 75% of all identifiable coral species on earth.
Some of the oldest reefs and unique in their resilience, withstanding temperature changes and occasional turbidity and salinity which makes them different from other reef systems.
Located in the Somosomo Strait that stretches from Vanua Levu (the second largest island in Fiji) and Taveuni (the third largest island of the archipelago). The tidal currents feed the 230 species of soft corals and over 1,250 fish species. Experienced divers can enjoy the Great White Wall and swim with turtles, manta rays, barracudas and sharks.
The 1,200 islands of the Maldives has 3% of the world's coral reefs. About 900 of the 2,500 reefs are house reefs and easily accessible for beginner divers and even snorkelling. About 200 soft and hard coral species, 1,000 fish species, 400 mollusc species, 350 types of crustaceans, 5 turtle species and 20 marine animals can be seen here.
This deep reef (100-180 ft) is dominated by a colony of rose shaped corals called Pachyseris speciosa. A unique site for sure. The warm waters also boast manta ray, shark, humpback whales and sea turtles.
The longest continuous barrier reef runs along 400 islands lined with sandy beaches. Meet sea turtles, manatees and American crocodiles. You can also find bull sharks in the famous Great Blue Hole.
These colorful reefs support 360 coral species, 600 fish species, 11 shark species, and 13 dolphin and whale species. Swim the expansive reef flats and walls that reach deep into the Sulu sea.
This Florida Keys give us access to the third largest coral barrier reef system containing 6,000 individual reefs and is said to be 5,000-7,000 years old. Enjoy underwater museum amazing corals and more than 500 species of fish in the clear warm waters.