[wikarus]

Many Americans enjoy diving and get their open water diver scuba certification in freshwater lakes or quarries near their local landlocked dive shops. USA freshwater scuba diving sites exist in most states. Pennsylvania's Dutch Springs is a surprisingly clear, spring fed lake with an Aqua Park and camping. Dive shops all along the east coast of the United States use the family friendly Dutch Springs for certification and training purposes. The caverns and perfect visibility of north Florida's Ginnie Springs is a classic example of Florida's inland, freshwater diving options that should not be missed. There you can get a glimpse of the American freshwater eel. Born in the Sargasso Sea in the north Atlantic the eels make their way into Florida's freshwater rivers and amazing limestone cave and spring system. here

[anon8373]

Hawaiian dive sites are as diverse as the 130 islands making up the long chain of Pacific islands. A popular dive site on the big island of Hawaii is the shallow 25-30 foot dive known as Mauna Lani Caves or the Haunted Cavern. This enticingly named dive is accessible only by boat and is located north of Kona on the big island. The caves follow along the reef, some tiny and some large enough for many divers at a time. This is a great place to see the Green Sea Turtles so beloved in Hawaii. here

[billyjack]

Hawaii is another state that boasts a high concentration of dive shops. There are numerous large and small shops on most of the major islands. Kona Honu Divers is a small, busy dive shop in Kailua Kona, on the big island of Hawaii. Like most Hawaiian dive shops it offers instruction, rentals and boat excursions around its surrounding island. Getting around in Hawaii is easy once you make the long flight into Honolulu International Airport on the island of Oahu. Short, reasonably priced hop flights between the many small regional airports as well as the boats available for hire or for rent allow movement and exploration between the many islands.

[Tritonio]

Dive sites lie off shore from South Padre Island on the southern coast of the state of Texas. The Texas Clipper wreck is a short boat ride out to sea from the barrier island. Diving down 74-80 feet hits the deck of the tipped ship and some protruding parts of the ship are in only 45 feet of water. Water visibility varies, but the water temperatures are relatively warm compared to Pacific temperatures. The ship is one of many American vessels that have been intentionally sank in U.S. water offering an eerie and exciting dive. here

[akwala]

Hawaii is the remote Pacific beauty of the Unites States, with stunning landscapes and a love for water sports. The beaches of the Hawaiian islands vary greatly in intensity of surf and current, some shorelines have pounding waves making it impossible to dive. Other beaches offer coves and inlets with shallow, calm waters ideal for shore diving or close off shore boating excursions. Hawaii offers the surf of California and the warm waters of Florida.

[sjalexandre]

These are the favorite dive sites in the United States of America (USA), as voted for by the diving community. You can cast your vote on each dive site's detailed page. here

[agaumoney]

There are currently 186 dive sites listed in the United States of America (USA), of which 53 are Reef, 51 are Lake and 47 are Beach. Find the perfect dive site in the United States of America (USA) for you by using the filters below. Each dive site has its own page with many more details. here

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[qay]

The main thing with scuba diving will always be: STAY SAFE and ENJOY.

[bobco68]

Diving underwater is something that has attracted mankind since they figured out that there was a living world under the seas. SCUBA is an abbreviation for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, in other words, equipment to allow us to breathe underwater.

[EmmyTheSlayer]

Scuba diving is mainly done for the attraction of the unattainable undersea world. It is one area of nature that mankind has not been able to fully control, we simply are not able to breathe underwater. Hence, scuba diving gives us an opportunity to be in that underwater world, even if it is just for a limited amount of time.

[aurelian]

If you have nerves of steel, you may want to consider going for a dive with sharks! A cage dive with sharks can be the experience of a lifetime. You are basically enclosed in a steel cage and lowered into a shoal of shark, attracted by fish guts beforehand.

[yydertt]

The main thing to remember with scuba diving is that [you need to be safe]. Do not go diving on your own and don’t be tempted into buying diving gear and simply giving it a go without the proper training. Research some good diving schools if you want to go scuba diving. here

[franzl]

Did you ever asked the question “What is SCUBA diving” We will try to answer this question in this post for you. Did you know that scuba diving is one of the fastest growing extreme sports in the world today? Every year, millions of people go scuba diving, whether for a course, an introductory dive, or because they already have their diving license.

[matonis]

You’ll wonder where the drum sounds are coming from — that is, until you realize it’s a local goliath grouper contracting its swim bladder to create a loud, low rumbling at this South Florida fish magnet that also attracts heaps of southern stingrays. here

[Escrow agent]

Bring a video camera to this popular site on the southeastern side of Santa Barbara Island: Face time with dozens of these super-playful and agile mammals is guaranteed. The tricks and acrobatics that they perform vary wildly, but their curiosity for divers is constant.

[distant]

America's 50 Best Dive Sites

[bittard]

Fish school in Gray's National Marine Sanctuary

[Art Gallery]

Two of La Jolla's resident sea lions. [links]