Scuba Diving in Belize
General Info
Diving Info
When to Visit
Diving Conditions
The water temperatures range from 79° F/26° C to 83° F/28° C, so you can expect pleasant conditions year-round.
Excellent visibility all year round. The rain during the wet season makes little difference to the offshore visibility.
Types of Diving
Highlights
The Great Blue Hole
As the largest underwater sinkhole in the world, the Great Blue Hole of Belize measures over 300 meters (984 feet) across and bottoms at about 108 meters (354 feet). This UNESCO World Heritage Site is on many divers’ bucket list, but this is mostly due to its grandeur. In reality, besides some stalactites and a few fish, there’s not that much to see. It is, however, a popular “playground” among deep divers and freedivers.
The Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is comprised of seven protected areas, including the Blue Hole Natural Monument. The Barrier Reef exhibits the best reef growth in the Caribbean and provides a habitat for an abundance of marine life, including a number of threatened species. Part of the uniqueness of this reef system lies in the array of types of reef contained in a rather small area. Patch reefs, fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and off-shelf atolls are just some of the natural wonders found here.
Marine Life
The Belize Barrier Reef is thriving with marine life. Nurse sharks, whale sharks, southern stingrays, and spotted eagle rays are just some of the impressive creatures divers can observe here. But the reef is also home to species of octopus, sea turtles, lobsters, shellfish, and many other forms of marine life.
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