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Under
the sea of St. Maarten you will find many beautiful things. Yet what
better way to see it, than with a scuba trip, which can be provided by
some of the best in the Caribbean.
Divers have long recognized the Caribbean as one of the world's best diving venues. Its warm, shallow waters create ideal conditions, and St. Maarten's diving is true to the good reputation of the region as a whole. Water temperatures average a comfortable 70 degrees F (21 C), while visibility ranges between 75 and 125 feet (22-37 m).
The
island's reefs are rich and often located close to shore, accessible
to snorkelers as well as divers. The best
snorkeling spots are off Little Bay Beach,
Dawn Beach, and Maho Bay. Certified divers can rent tanks and equipment
from watersport shops throughout the island. Beginners can take advantage
of lessons from experienced professionals. Many of the island's resorts
have scuba facilities on
One of the most popular dive sites is the wreck of the British man-of-war HMS Proselyte, which sank in 1801. Today its haunting remains lie atop a reef a mile south of Great Bay. Another common destination is the freighter Teigland, sunk deliberately on Cable Reef in 1993. It has already begun to attract animal life and underwater vegetation.
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