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 Anglesey
The diving around Anglesey is some of the best in the UK. Prevailing winds and centuries of fierce winter storms have turned the south-western side of the island into a rugged coastline, with steep rocky cliffs dropping into the sea being frequently broken by calm, sheltered inlets ideal for shore diving and boat launching. The variety of marine life which inhabits this shoreline is impressive and underwater photographers are treated to a wealth of subjects. Conditions can be outstanding, with visibility of 15m not unusual in summer.
The Farne Islands
Diving at the Farne Islands offers one of the finest underwater experiences in the UK. The diving available in this area caters for all levels of divers. Mostly consisting of 30 islands and rocky outcrops, the Farne Islands is also home to one of the largest colonies of grey seals, which are highly curious and playful around divers.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man, with its extremely diverse and plentiful marine life, offers excellent diving. The waters are clear and nurture teeming communities of plants and animals. The island is situated in the Irish Sea, between Britain and Ireland. It is independent with its own government. The best diving is on the South of the island, especially in the Calf of Man.
Scapa Flow
Scapa Flow is one of Britain's most historic stretches of water - located within the Orkney Islands, off the northeast coast of Scotland. It's sheltered waters have been used by ships since prehistory and it has played an important role in travel, trade and conflict throughout the centuries - especially during both World Wars.
St. Abbs
Diving at St Abbs head offers some of the finest diving the UK has to offer. The diving available in this area caters for all levels of divers. Mostly consisting of gullys and rocky outcrops, St Abbs is also home to a plethrora of marine life including crabs, lobsters, wolf fish and more other fish than I can mention, all of which are highly curious around divers.
The Maldives
Although the Maldives are known the world over for the stunning beaches and azure waters that typify the tropical idyll, its life beneath the water's surface is becoming ever more respected by divers in the know. The Maldive Islands have some excellent coral reefs, but it's the abundance of fish life throughout the country that sets it apart from other dive destinations
Malta
We just can't get enough of the Maltese Wrecks, so we regularly visit our friends Divewise in St Julians Bay. We can cater for Open Water Divers to Trimix Divers, so long as you are up for some serious wreck diving!!
The Red Sea
The Red Sea has some of the best diving in the world. It is part of the Great Rift Valley: a trough running from Israel to some degrees south of the equator. This immense crack in the Earth's surface makes for an extremely deep sea, reaching nearly 3000 m. It also explains small islands like the Brothers. Steep-sided and far from land, they were probably thrown up by volcanic actions as the rift opened. With around 1000 species of fish and 150 species of coral, the Red Sea is rich in sea life.
South Africa
If it's variety you're after, you've come to the right place. South Africa has an enormously long coastline ranging from about 35°S to 27°S, which isn't quite within the usual range for tropical diving. But the Mozambique Current flows down our east coast, bringing warm tropical water with it, and at Sodwana Bay we have the most southerly coral reefs in the world.
Norway
Wreck and scenic diving in the Norwegian fjords. Experience intact 5000 ton merchant ships in sheltered waters with 25m visibility and no tide, It doesn't get much better. We won't be going in 2010, so book for 2009 now!
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