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20 underwater wonders in the world to discover absolutely

In the world, the wonders to discover are not missing. A pleasure for travellers and curious people. These beauties are also under the sea level. Discover here a selection of 20 majestic submarines.

Wonderful and unsuspected places hide under the sea. Spaves, englous cities or natural manifestations, you will have the embarrassment of choice. So take your passport, make your bag, equip yourself with your mask and tuba, and jump into a plane to discover them all over the world. Sensations and emotions guaranteed!

Mount hydrothermal, Ecuador

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Photo credit: Wikimedia - NOAA

In 1977, off the coast of Ecuador, hydrothermal sources were discovered at a depth of 2400 m. These smokes are caused by the discrepancy of two tectonic plates.

Great coral barrier, Australia

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Probably one of the most famous underwater wonders in the world, the Great Barrier of Coral is the largest specimen on Earth. You find it on the North coast of Australia and you can even see it from space with these 2300 km long.

Heracleion, Egypt

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Photo credit: Ancient Explorers

The famous city of Herald was found in the 2000s engulfed near Alexandria in Egypt. Major discoveries were made as statues and the palace of Cleopatra in person.

Lake Baikal, Russia

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Photo credit: Photogrist – Alexey Trofimov

Why find him? Lake Baikal in that list? The lake is full of wonders in its depths. Aged by 25 million years, it contains 1,700 animal and plant species and 20% of the world’s frozen fresh water.

Sword by SS Yongala, Australia

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Photo credit: 4 hours 1000 places

Off Queensland State in Australia, we can find the wreck of the SS Yongala, a boat that sunk in 1911 after being hit by a cyclone. A famous place for diving, to admire the remains of the ship discovered in 1958, and the local underwater biodiversity.

Lake with jellyfish, Palau (Pacific Ocean)

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Photo credit: JL Travel Club

If you like sensations, you can dive into the lake with jellyfish in Palau . In exchange for $100, you can admire the impressive amount of jellyfish on site. These jellies were able to proliferate in the absence of predators. They appeared there via a tunnel, now obstructed, which connected the lake to the ocean.

Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas

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Dean's blue hole is the deepest blue hole in the world, and is in the Bahamas. 202 meters deep and up to 35 meters in diameter for this great spot for divers.

Truk Lagoon, Chuuk Islands, Micronesia

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Photo credit: ILTWMT

This lagoon is the warship cemetery. The latter were attacked by the Americans in 1944 during the Second World War. Underwater, you will find 12 warships and 32 merchant ships, but also tanks, planes...

Epave of a Douglas Dakota DC-3, Kaş, Turkey

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Photo credit: Wikimedia – Wusel007

No this plane did not fail in the seas of Turkey. He was placed there voluntarily in 2009 to create a dive spot. Since then, Kaş has become one of the main points for diving in Turkey, and the NY Times has ranked this coastal city among the "52 places in the world to see in 2015".

Cité des Lions, Shi Cheng, China

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Photo credit: Feral Cities

Shi Cheng or the City of Lions was engulfed in 1959. It is now possible to dive on site and admire architectural wonders.

Zhemchug Canyon, Bering Sea (Pacific Ocean)

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Photo credit: Screenshot – BBC

The world's largest canyon in the oceans is that of Zhemchug in the Bering Sea. It has a depth of 2.6 kilometers and is visible from space.

Belize Coral Barrier, Western India

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Photo credit: Flickr – Jetske

Another coral barrier is in Belize. It is 300 km long and accommodates 500 specimens of fish and a hundred different corals. A mysterious place since only 10% of the space was discovered.

Cocos Island, Costa Rica

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An extraordinary diving spot to admire dolphins, turtles or rays. You can also see sharks and an extremely rich plant life.

Dive north of the Red Sea

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Photo credit: Wikimedia - Photo2222

It is sometimes called the Underwater Garden of Eden. We understand why when you admire the coral and the fish present on 169.000 m2 where there are also some ship wrecks. A place appreciated by divers around the world.

Battle of the Egate Islands, Sicily, Italy

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Photo credit: Wow Amazing

The vestiges of the punitive wars were found in 2013 off Sicily. An extraordinary discovery under the sea of helmets, armor and even warships.

Mauna Kea, Hawaii

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Photo credit: Flickr – Prayitno

Mauna Kea is a volcano located in Hawaii that is more than 10 km high if you leave from its base under the sea. Either the highest mountain in the world.

The wreck of Zambratija, the oldest sewn boat of the Mediterranean, Croatia

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Photo credit: Ph. Groscaux, CNRS, CCJ

A boat of the Bronze Age was discovered in 2014 to Zambratija in Croatia. This boat is made with rope, roots and branches of saule. An extraordinary relic of 7 meters long over 2.5 m wide.

The submarine structure of Yonaguni, Japan

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In 1995, blocks were discovered near the Yonaguni hills in Japan. Stone blocks that remind a city engulfed. But scientists believe that this rock formation is the consequence of the movement of tectonic plates. Who's right? It's impossible for the moment to know.

Hot springs, Iceland

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Photo credit: Pexels – Unsplash

Iceland’s hot springs attract many visitors and tourists every year. Water at 37-39 degrees for the bravest in a majestic setting.

Dead Sea, Jordan

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Photo credit: Divermag

The Dead Sea is known primarily for its quantity of salt greater than the average. We find 9 times more salt here than anywhere else.

Amelia Hall

Amelia Hall

I'm Amelia Hall, a curious soul on a perpetual quest for adventure. Life's journey is my muse, from traversing remote trails to immersing myself in local cultures. Each new destination unveils a unique story, and I'm here to narrate those tales for you. My aim is to awaken your wanderlust, sharing insights, tips, and the magic of exploration. Together, let's embark on this captivating odyssey, discovering the world's hidden gems and forging unforgettable memories.

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