One of the great things about scuba diving is that it gives you the opportunity to get familiar with the wonderful marine life. Sure, you can stop by a local aquarium to see fish and other sea creatures, but to be honest, it’s not comparable to seeing them in their natural habitat like when you go scuba diving. Hmm. What is particularly surprising is that you may have the opportunity to see some of the marine life that is currently considered endangered. Let’s take a look at some of the underwater animals that you have to work hard to see before they are gone forever.
Endangered shark
Scuba diving in shark-infested waters may sound like a bad idea, but in reality, sharks you see while diving are unlikely to attack. In fact, they are actually pretty shy and tend to be more afraid of divers than vice versa. Some dive tour companies offer specific dives designed to give divers the opportunity to find those elusive sharks. There are several types of sharks that are currently endangered, and scuba diving may be the only opportunity to see up close before it runs out forever. These include basking sharks, angel sharks, thresher sharks, and hammerhead sharks. These sharks can be found in different parts of the world, so if you want the opportunity to see them, you need to plan your scuba diving trip accordingly.
Endangered turtle
Meeting turtles is like fun for scuba divers. Anyone who has ever dived in Hawaii will say that Hawaiian green turtles are great. However, these are not the only types of turtles you may encounter during scuba diving. Hawksbill turtles are currently on the list of endangered species and are native to the Caribbean, Indonesia and Australia. Leatherback turtles are not endangered, but they are still at risk. They are most likely to be found by people diving in Barbados and Indonesia.
Other endangered sea creatures
Other endangered sea creatures that may be encountered during scuba diving include sharks and turtles, as well as slow-moving, difficult-to-move habitat loss and boat accidents. There is Florida Manatee, a calm animal that is under both threats, resulting in frequent hits by propellers from high speed boats. Scuba divers may also encounter endangered Hawaiian and Mediterranean monk seals.
Scuba diving is a great opportunity to see these endangered species in their natural habitats.
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