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The
Antilla
Another popular place to go
diving is at the 'Antillian' shipwreck, which
dates from World War II. When you approach the
wreck on a boat, which your diving instructor
takes care of, you can see part of the ship
sticking out of the water
Once
submerged, you'll discover how huge the
ship actually is. It stretches to over
400 feet and can now be considered to
be a man-made reef, as there is so much
marine life in and around it.
You
might have one niggling question: "Great
fun, but what about sharks?". Sharks
are often portrayed in movies as vicious
and aggressive man-eaters. In reality,
however, sharks keep to themselves and
the chances of getting injured by a shark
are much less than the chances of being
struck by lightning! It's good to learn
sharks prefer to keep to themselves and
don't bother you as long you don't bother
them. Other dangerous fish will leave
you alone if you leave them alone. Sharks
are more like scavengers than predators,
and it is very rare to get injured by
marine animals. Accidents only happen
if the animal feels it has to defend itself
because it is being provoked in some way
by divers. The golden rule for divers
is to dive sensibly and responsibly. Some
corals and sponges may be harmful but
this will only be the case if you touch
them. In case you accidentally touch or
scrape one, your dive master can quite
easily treat the sting with an ointment
he will carry with him to the diving location.
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Reef
Diving
This is by far the most popular
type of diving. Depending on where you planned
your dive, you'll be able to see corals of all
shapes and sizes and in all colors; shipwrecks
and rock formations. Each place you choose to
go diving has its own uniqueness and every time
you go, will be different from the last.
The
fact that after a dive even the most professional
and experienced divers still come out of the
water with new and interesting experiences speaks
for itself!
Night
Diving
In addition to reef diving,
night diving is also very popular. Reefs look
completely different at night. The combination
of spectacular reefs combined with the adventure
taking place at night will give you a thrill
you'll never forget! An underwater torch will
enable you to get a clearer look at all there
is to see.
Wreck
Diving
The next most popular dive type
is wreck diving. Let your imagination run free
and add to the mysteriousness of these age-old
wrecks lying at the bottom of the sea. Where
was the captain's cabin? What caused the ship
to sink? Was it a war ship? You may prefer to
read about the wreck you're about to explore
beforehand. You can always ask your diving center
to provide you with the information you want.
Once down there, you'll aIso find numerous fish
in and around the wreck since most wrecks serve
as a plentiful source of food, with a large
variety of marine vegetation thriving in the
area.
Wall
Diving
In
diving terms, a wall means a steep plunge of
the seabed, going down for many metres. Many
divers find this the best way to go diving,
since many fish live and feed off the wall.
The vastness of the blue water above and beyond
the wall is a thrilling feeling! Underwater
cameras are for sale at very reasonable prices
or can be rented for the occasion, allowing
you to make some great pictures to take home
with you and show your friends.
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Diving
Operators |
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SEAruba
Fly 'n Dive
L.G. Smith Blvd. 1A, Aruba
Tel: (297) 5881150 or
Fax: (297) 5852023
Website
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Unique
Sports of Aruba
Radisson Resort
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. # 81
Oranjestad, ARUBA
Tel/Fax: (297) 5860096 |
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Diver's
Request
Meiveld 11, Oranjestad
Aruba, Dutch Caribbean
Ask for Raoul du Puy
Phone/Fax: (297) 5823914
Cell: (297) 5935248 |
Aruba
Pro Dive
Activities Desk at the
Costa Linda Beach Resort
Ponton 90, Aruba
Tel: (297) 5825520
Fax: (297) 5877722
Website
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Mermaid
Dive Center
Bubali 112-J
(Between Low-rise and High-rise hotels)
Tel/Fax: (297) 587-4103
or: (297) 587-4106
Cellular: (297) 593-3920
Website
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