Diving in Sri Lanka

A wide coral reef that surrounds the coast of Sri Lanka at depths of 2 to 40 meters, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, between + 27C and a high transparency of the water, from 15 to 35 meters, provide excellent conditions for diving and snorkelling. While diving in Sri Lanka can be seen not only endless, untouched coral reefs and old wrecks and an amazing silent underwater caves. In the south and north-east of the island a huge variety of more than 130 species of wonderfully colored and beautifully formed corals that are home to such marine life as sea angel fish bowl clown fish, grouper, lion, sergeant, marine ruff, seahorse and many other species typical of these latitudes, including five species of sea turtles. Visit shipwrecks near underwater rocks and reefs adds divers thrill. Floating in the clear waters among the debris of destroyed decks and masts, they are directly acquainted with the past of Ceylon.

Island Dive centers are equipped with the latest models of equipment and equipment the most well-known manufacturers, six to eight local boats with Wenoll system and all PADI & CMAS instructor have enough highly qualified. The cost of diving courses, diving equipment rental - low. Dive centers are located on the southwest coast of the island are open from mid-October to the end of April. Dive Centers northeast coast are open from March to October (the coral reefs in the area of Nilaveli and wreck diving sites in the Bay of Trincomalee ). Few people know about the coral reefs near Kalpitiya , in the west of the island, to the north of Puttalam. However, if in the area of Hikkaduwa equipment and instructors can be found at every step (there are many dive centers).

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