Topography and Artificial Structures 1
Similar to on shore, on the bottom of the ocean we find various topography and artificial structures. While these features are enjoyable in themselves, observing the various sea life which lives there is one of the best activities in diving.
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■Artificial Reefs
These are man-made structures placed on the bottom of the ocean for the dwelling of sea life. Not only made for fish, many varieties of sea creatures reside here.
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■Large, Worn, Rounded Rocks
These are rocks that have been worn round through the ages, and continue to be shaped and moved by the sea. Fish and shrimp hide in the spaces in between and at the backs of these rocks.
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■Sand Areas
Due to sea swell, in the sand parallel to the coastline occur ripples that resemble tiny mountains. Left-eye and right-eye flounders, altering their body color to match that of the surrounding sand, are able to conceal themselves here with ease.
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■Sunken Wrecks
Due to accident or war, sunken ships host a large variety of sea life.
Specialized training is required for penetration of wreck interiors.
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