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Scuba Diving Holidays In Galapagos
The famous Galapagos Islands are known for the naturally occurring evolution of self contained species.
Because of the unique status of the wildlife on Galapagos, protocol for divers here is strict, but the
islands are extremely rewarding for the more experienced diver.
Country Description
48 volcanic islands, 600 miles out in the Pacific Ocean
off the west coast of Equador, the Galapagos Islands sit
in waters that are designated a marine park. However lack
of funds has meant that protective measures haven't
been strictly enforced which has had a devastating effect
on the marine life of this region. The rules for tourist
ate strictly administered though with each tour being accompanied
by a guide and paths mapped out for visitors. Straying
from an official route will incur punishment as will feeding,
touching or scaring the island's wildlife. Of course this
is exactly why people come to the Galapagos Islands, you
see the unique life forms including giant tortoises, iguanas,
sealions, Galapagos penguins among many others.
Diving Description
Despite the equatorial location of the Galapagos Islands,
the sea temperature is quite cool in places. Indeed the
range of water temperatures can be dramatic, which can
catch new divers out. When people first started diving
here they came back with stories of seas were filled with
sharks, dolphins, whales and fish, however the effect of
the fishing industry that has a strangle holed on the ear
(despite its marine park status), canning factories on
the islands and the tourist industry, the sea life isn't
in quite such abundance now, However it can still be breathtaking
with hammerhead sharks, manta rays, whalesharks and Galapagos
sharks regularly sighted. Galapagos penguins can found
in the colder areas, while the warmer seas are filled with
tropical reef fish. The sealions are also in abundance
and will play with divers. So, despite the downside of
the island's ineffective ecological protection, there
is still plenty to keep divers happy.
Other info
British divers are well catered for with several agents
in the UK. The most common way to visit the islands is
by boat tours that tour from island to island. There are
also some that offer diving with a few dedicated liveaboard
dive boats
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