Secrets of the seas
Cleopatra’s Heracleion – Egypt
There’s no denying the fact that Egypt is home to one of the most fascination historical cultures in the world. If you look under the water, however, you might be surprised as to what you will find. The ancient city of Heracleion lies metres below the water, having sunk more than a millennium ago. The underwater archaeological site is home to dozens of ancient sculptures, including those believed to have belonged to Cleopatra herself!
Cocos Island – Costa Rica
If you’re a fan of sharks, then you have to head to Cocos Island off the coast of Costa Rica. A diver’s fantasy, the island’s waters are home to dozens of varieties of the fish, who manage to live alongside one another with very little trouble. Other marine life in the area is also worth a see; it’s no wonder that the area is such a diver’s dream!
Mauna Kea – Hawaii
Hawaii is a huge tourist hot spot, and it’s not hard to see why. With some of the warmest tropical waters around, the island system is a diver’s paradise. Mauna Kea mountain is the cream of the underwater crop, measuring a height of a whopping 10,100m! Although most of the mountain exists under the water, it is officially the earth’s tallest point, and hosts a dormant volcano system.
Deep Sea Vents – Ecuador
Scientists of the ocean’s deepest regions are just getting to grips with what lies beneath the surface and incredibly, are still discovering new life today. These hydrothermal vents off the Galapagos Islands were only discovered in 1977 and have been the subject of fascination ever since. Shooting out sea water at incredibly high speeds and temperatures, the vents are a rich source of nutrients, lying on the rift between two tectonic plates.
The Yongala Shipwreck – Australia
Tragedies of the seas can turn into underwater marvels, given enough time. Just one of many around the world is the Yongala Shipwreck off the coast of Australia. Having sunk in 1911, the ship is now a popular spot for keen divers and researchers, and is home to a huge number of underwater species.
Zhemchug Canyon – Bering Sea
While we might me more familiar with the canyons that shoot up into the sky, there are a great deal more which lie beneath the surface of the ocean. The Zhemchug Canyon is big enough to fit the entire Grand Canyon inside, and can actually be seen from space. The underwater ravine is home to some of the most diverse wildlife on the planet, and is still being explored today.
The Great Barrier Reef – Australia
Arguably one of the most impressive natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef has long been a site of fascination for researchers. Stretching an incredible 1,400 miles, the reef is home to some of the most diverse sea life on the planet. Divers make their way to the spot each year, in the hopes of spotting some stunning tropical underwater life.
The Northern Red Sea – Asia/Africa
Described as the ocean’s answer to the Garden of Eden, the Northern Red Sea is one of the most stunning underwater spots in the world. Stretching 169,000 square miles, the water hosts some of the most beautiful tropical fish to be found around the globe. Unsurprisingly, the warm waters are a huge diving hot spot, and attract thousands of visitors a year.
Belize Barrier Reef – West Indies
One of the lesser-known reefs around the world, Belize Barrier Reef is also one of the most beautiful. Home to one of the most diverse underwater ecosystems in the world, the reef hosts 500 types of fish, and 70 hard coral species. Scientists have just scratched the surface, though; more than 90% of the area is still open to be researched!
Battle Of The Egadi Islands – Sicily
Archaeology isn’t just confined to the earth’s surface; in 2013, a huge underwater find made waves in the world of archaeology, and opened up new insight into the past. Off the coast of Sicily, 2,000 year old remains were discovered, believed to be the remnants of an ancient battle. Dating back to 241 BC, the ruins of the Egadi Islands are some of the most ancient known to man, and have opened up new insight for historians across the globe.
With the majority of its landscape frozen under winter tundra, Russia is rarely thought of as a watery wonder. In its lakes, however, there are marvels to be found. Lake Baikal in Serbia is believed to be the oldest lake in the world, and contains an incredible 20% of the planet’s natural water supplies. Even better, two thirds of the lake’s species cannot be found anywhere else in the world, making it a true researcher’s delight.
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