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 An amazing underwater wonderland
beckons the scuba diver to explore a limitless variety of diving sites. The submerged ocean floor comes alive with
all imaginable species of coral, feather worms, brittle stars, purple sea fans, gigantic sponges, and schools of
dazzlingly colored friendly fish. Among the sites, you will discover limestone foundations spanning millions of
years of creation. Countless wrecks, caves and mysterious blue holes tempt your exploration. Excitement awaits
the expert and novice alike.
Many
resorts offer scuba diving equipment rentals, instructors, and guides. BAHAMIAN LAW STATES THAT NOTHING UNDERWATER
MAY BE REMOVED BY SCUBA DIVERS WHILE USING AN ARTIFICIAL BREATHING APPARATUS.
Scuba
tanks and air refills are readily available at most resorts with scuba facilities. It is recommended that personal
equipment, including regulators, accompany the diver, as this equipment may be in limited supply.
Some
out Island resorts cater primary to scuba enthusiasts.
CAUTION: Scuba divers are advised to limit flying altitudes to 1200' MSL for up to 24 hours after the completion
of any dive.
Rum
Cay diving covers the coral gamut with beach entry dives to shallow coral gardens, to dives exceeding 110 feet
to explore deep water corals along the drop-offs. Rum Cay is especially well known for its spectacular wall dives.
Coral
heads, fractures, caves, wrecks and exotic marine life are all here. Divers explore a number of seldom-seen sites
in the waters near other cays, such as uninhabited Conception Island.
The
people who dived these sites over the years have respected them and the life they hold. Consequently, fish feeders
and photographers get a chance to enjoy themselves with the action down under Rum Cay.
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