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
One 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 cave
Photo Credit: Alexis Rosenfeld
3. Underwater stalagmites & stalactites, Bahamas
Photo Credit: Georgette Douwma
A 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
4. Red Sea
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 Sarkis
5. Mediterranean Sea
Photo Credit: Sami Sarkis
6. Kimbe Bay, Papua new Guinea
Photo Credit: Steve Jones
Kimbe 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 cave
Photo Credit: Jason Edwards
8. Second Cathedral, Hawaii
Photo Credit: Dave Fleetham
Second 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.