Diving Djibouti

The small country of Djibouti is located on the Horn of Africa; at the point where the Red Sea flows into the Indian Ocean. Its unique location and virtual lack of tourism has attributed to its diverse marine life and offers some of the most pristine dive sites in the area. Extensive reefs are found along the coastline and is home to not only spectacular coral, but colourful reef fish and the larger pelagic.

The plankton-rich waters along the coast of Djibouti attract a great range of different species to its waters. Whale sharks are often seen between the months of October and February, and both scuba divers and snorkellers can enjoy seeing these gentle creatures. Manta rays, dolphins, sharks and different species of whales can also be seen during these months, and present photo opportunities unlike any other.

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The Underwater World Of Fiji

Fiji is an archipelago of over three hundred islands and five hundred islets, located in the South Pacific Ocean. The islands are predominantly mountainous, and thick with lush tropical rainforests. Fiji is a haven for water sports enthusiasts all over the world, particularly scuba divers and fishermen.

With such an extensive archipelago of islands, the underwater world of Fiji is a labyrinth of coral reefs and waterscapes. Warm waters throughout the year make scuba diving a joy, and the wide variety of marine life make diving in the area so popular. Most of the dive sites are located only minutes away from the dive operators, and there are several options available for both the novice and the experienced diver. There are two distinctive marine environments in the area, which are the large lagoon thousands of acres in area and the extensive barrier reef and all of its passages. Divers have the opportunity to enjoy the thriving reefs, as well as dive with the larger barracudas, tuna, turtles and reef sharks.

Where there is diving, there is generally good fishing as well. Game fish include the Wahoo, Barracuda, Sailfish, Trevally and Marlin to name a few. Different fishing methods are available including jigging, casting, down rigging and trolling baits and lures. Fiji is an absolute haven for all water sports enthusiasts, and other popular activities include wakeboarding, surfing, snorkelling, parasailing, water skiing and boating.

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