Florida has exceptional dive sites that have something to offer to scuba enthusiasts regardless of their level of ability. From shallow dives that offer plenty of bottom time to deeper more technical dives for the more experienced diver.BLACKMAR’S REEF:If you are looking for one location that will provide an entire week of diving, then Blackmar’s Reef might be just the place for you.You will find Blackmar’s off the coast of Jacksonville. It’s a diverse scuba site that is both man-made and the work of nature. You will find five large wrecks that include airplanes, a super barge, a tug, and even a ferry boat.To complement these, you will find natural limestone reefs with soft coral growth. Even though the reefs are not exceptionally large, it tends to be a magnet for a diverse range of  marine life. If you are interested in photography, this site is a must visit.THE GATOR BOWL REEF:If you are interested in a dive that is one of a kind, this site might be of interest to you. After being given a NFL franchise, someone in Jacksonville had the inspiring idea to drop the press boxes from the old stadium onto a group of small reefs.Now they are a popular Florida diving site and the sprawling press boxes are home to huge schools of assorted game fish. Don’t forget your light, because there are plenty of caves to explore in the same area.You will also discover that the gator bowl reef is a popular night diving spot.COPPEDGE TUG:As part of the Jacksonville artificial reef program, the Chippewa was sunk off the coast in 1988.One advantage of this site is that it sits in only 75 feet of water. This makes it an excellent dive site for the beginner as the depth allows for plenty of bottom time.You will find the tug sitting upright with it’s prop still in place. At first the wreck might be difficut to spot amongst the thousands and thousands of fish that occupy the reef.THE HALSEY:This world war II wreck can be found just offshore of Fort Pierce.It may well be one of the state’s most interesting “natural” wrecks you will enounter.It sits in the exact position it settled to the bottom after it was torpedoed. The bow, midships, and superstructure sit upright, but the stern settled upside down.The ship is fairly intact, and is in about 90 feet of water.Most likely the fish you will spot here will be of the large variety. That might include barcuda, nurse sharks, and big grouper.If you look carefully at the sea bottom you may spot some extremely large lobster as well.KINGFISH HOLE:If your interests lean toward night diving, this site off the Treasure Coast might be just the dive for you.It has the advantage of being quite shallow at 40 feet or so, and as a result you have the opportunity to spend lots of time on the bottom.You’ll be able to observe lobsters, and large schools of snapper, and it you’re lucky, some nurse sharks having a nap under one of the many overhanging ledges.THE PLAYGROUND:This is for the more serious, experienced diver. The Playground is located in West Palm Beach and sits at 125 feet or so.Pipes, and culverts are scattered across the sea bed. This provides an opportunity to see some very large, green moray eels. Barracuda are also in the neighborhood, as are some very big residents such as, eagle rays, whalesharks and even sunfish reaching weights over 500 pounds.SAND KEY:This tiny strip of land is located near the southwest of Key West. It has a huge variety of dive sites as the island that houses the Key Lighthouse is surrounded by reefs.Off the South side, brilliant colored coral can be seen in every direction you look.The area is simply teeming with fish and has interesting trenches that are fun to investigate.As you venture further out, the bottom will begin to slope away. This is where you want to be sure and have a camera along as often eagle rays and huge morays can be spotted in the area.Whatever your experience of interests when it comes to scuba, Florida is sure to have a site to make your next dive a memorable one.

Found in the western Caribbean ocean and south of the Yucatan peninsula, you will come across the small Central American country of Belize. Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world,  an adventure to see the hundreds of different types of coral, sponges and other marine life from the dozens coral atolls or cayes as they are termed is to be experienced when scuba diving in Belize.Divers, whether a beginner or experienced, will find everything they need available at the many dive shops or resorts to make their diving adventure great one for the log book.If this is your first scuba diving experience, you can sign up for classes at one of the many dive shops or dive resorts. Scope of the classes vary between basic scuba breathing in shallow water, open water certification or advanced certifications. All scuba diving in Belize is performed under the supervision of the Belize regulated dive masters.For those who have completed their classroom work and basic scuba instruction, but have not completed the final exam, check out dives and certifications are available. To make certain you bring all of the required paperwork from your stateside instructor, it is a good idea to call ahead to the dive shop.Leading you to many of the popular diving locations in the lap of luxury, several dive operators offer Live-Aboard diving boats. Room, meals and air all just a few feet away from your room are counted in the all inclusive rates. Better to have book well in advance as these boats are quite popular.Popular diving areas known as the Hol-Chan Marine Reserve and Shark-Ray Alley are found on the southern end of Ambergris Caye and a short boat ride from San Pedro. Each with its own exceptional habitat and bio-diversity, this protected area is divided into 4 zones. Coral reefs, mangroves and sea grass beds make up the different segments of the reserve. For night diving sites, Hol-Chan is among the best.Upon reaching at Shark Ray Alley, expect some company. It’s been sometime that the local fishermen have been cleaning their catches here so the sharks and rays will appear near your boat waiting for a free lunch.The famous Great Blue Hole is another popular diving spot located on Lighthouse Reef, a day trip east of Turneffe Reef. Discovered and filmed by Jacques Cousteau in the early 1970’s, it is more than 400 feet deep and 1000 feet across. Experienced diver is offered a chance to go deep in the Blue Hole, while exploring the corals and stalactites that were shaped when the sea levels were much lower.Scuba diving in Belize is distinct from other areas in the Caribbean as the water temperature only varies between the mid 70s to the mid 80s year-round. Water visibility alters upon location but you can assume to have 50 foot or better viewing with 100 foot visibility not uncommon in some areas. During the summer months, water clarity will be less in the rainy season.Chase the rays, swim with the Whale Sharks, feed the groupers or relax in the shallow mangrove cayes beside the manatees. Going scuba diving in Belize has something to offer all divers regardless of experience. Make early bookings now and arrange your schedule for such a wonderful diving adventure.

It is always necessary to go with a dive guide when you are diving in a region unfamiliar to you. Scuba diving in Puerto Rico is as easy as inquiring at the front desk of your motel. Many diving centers that cover the island as well as most of the motels in Puerto Rico offer scuba training and diving guides. From there, you can begin your adventure into the wonderful, blue ocean.From the Condado District of San Juan, you can start your journey. You will encounter amazing lava reefs that protect and shelter an array of sea life. From arrow crabs to coral shrimp and sea horses, as well as batfish and snappers, these beautiful reefs shaped from ancient volcanic activity provide an incredible view of ocean life that cannot be witnessed from above. However, the most popular areas for scuba diving in Puerto Rico is on the western coastline where reefs are surrounded by beautiful, clear waters adding to its attraction.An excellent destination for divers of all levels is Desecheo Island, also on the west coast of Puerto Rico. From snorkeling to diving, there is much to behold. Mona Island is also an ideal place for scuba diving in Puerto Rico. This beautiful island is only accessible by boat and the marine life concealed here is incredible which includes dolphins, sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, whales, and hundreds of tropical fish.At Mona Island, it is guaranteed that divers will see wide variety of fishes and sea animals on every dive. There is also many other spectacular places to dive in Puerto Rico. For instance, on the southern most coast of the island is Fajardo. It lets you see the world of caverns and reefs with clear view beautiful coral of all types. You can also see beautiful parrotfish, as well as bantailed puffers and more on the amazing double-barrier reef surrounding Palomino Island.Cayo Diablo, just a little further east, is where you can as well find amazing corals, as well as marine life, such as green moray eels, octopuses, even the occasional manatee. Further south from Fajardo is the Humacao Region. Here you will discover the Basslet Reef and its amazing caves, overhangs, and incredible tunnels stretching over a mile long. Visiting this reef in the spring will enable you to swim with dolphins.Not far from Basslet Reef is the Cracks. This is an area known for its incredible caves and alleyways that seem like they could hide an underwater civilization. Here is offered the benefits of visiting a cleaning station where goby-fish take advantage of the opportunity to clean and feed off of the local marine life. You are also likely to encounter a lobster and get a good up-close look at some amazing corals. In an area called the Drift, you can swim along side nurse sharks, as well as beautiful angelfish, and enter a world of incredible swim-troughs and amazing ledges.Scuba diving in Puerto Rico would not be complete if you fail to visit Red Hog drop off. This area is relatively new for divers and offers an amazing panoramic view of a drop off that goes from eighty feet to over one thousand feet. It is indeed a wonderful experience in taking a dive in Puerto Rico that will stay with you forever. There are so many different things to do and views to see which you will surely enjoy.Want to find out more about scuba diving in Puerto Rico, then visit MyDiveBuddies site and start planning your scuba dive today.