Some Exciting Seas

The Maldives Islands

The Maldive Islands, sit in the Indian Ocean and consist of twenty-six atolls. These atolls are spread

over roughly 90,000 square kilometers (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world’s most geographically dispersed.

Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. The waters are crystal clear and full of reef wildlife which attracts tourists from all over the world.

Bodrum – Turkey

Bodrum is a district and a port city in the southwestern Region of Turkey. The city was called

Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Bodrum Castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century, overlooks the harbour and the marina. The castle grounds include a Museum of Underwater Archaeology and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year. The city had a population of 136,317 in 2012.

To Sua Ocean Trench – Samoa

To Sua Ocean Trench is a clear water pool located in Lotofaga village.
To Sua means ‘big hole’ and
has been converted into a large swimming area. A ladder is installed on side for visitors to access this 30 meters deep pool.

Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul – Brazil

Bonito is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. It is in the middle of a
 
region which is being discovered as “Caribe do Centro-Oeste” (Caribbean of the Central-West) due to the unbelievable blue color of its waters.

Owing to the enormous quantity of limestone in the ground, the water of these rivers passes through a real natural filter where impurities are deposited at the bottom of the river bed, leaving the rivers to be some of the clearest and most transparent in the world.
A number of fish and plant species have adapted to this high calcium environment, so that all rivers teem with life and make for an amazing place to visit.

Panari Island, Okinawa – Japan

Panari, also called Aragusuku, is one of the Yaeyama Islands. 

It is well known for being one of the
world’s best diving destinations and has coral and marine life on a par with the Great Barrier Reef. (Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.)

Arnensee – Switzerland

Arnensee is a lake in Canton of Berne, Switzerland and is used as a reservoir by Romande Energie.

This blissfully secluded spot offers an idyllic getaway for a refreshing swim, a spot of angling or a hike taking in a picnic lunch at one of the barbecue sites.

Bora Bora

Bora Bora is an island located about 230 kilometres (143 miles) northwest of Papeete and is

surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks.

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. Over the last few years several resorts have been built on motu (small islands, from Tahitian) surrounding the lagoon.

Snorkeling and scuba diving in and around the lagoon of Bora Bora are popular activities. Many species of sharks and rays inhabit the surrounding body of water. There are a few dive operators on the island offering manta ray dives and also shark-feeding dives.