Diving The Sea Of Cortez

king the Sea of Cortez and experiencing some ofsponges sea fans and much more.
the best weather year-round, Cabo San Lucas isWhen it comes to dive conditions, it
considered to be on of the top vacationdoesn’t get much better than Cabo San
destinations in Mexico. Luxury resorts, nightlife,Lucas. To begin with, the water temperature
beaches and weather all attract visitors fromstays between 78 and 85 degrees all year long!
around the world. SCUBA diving is just anotherDepending on the weather and location, visibility
attraction that brings the more adventurouscan be as much as 100 ft. For the beginning diver,
tourists to this area. With some of the richestthere are more than ample close-shore dives
oceans in the world, the Sea of Cortez hasspots which are located in the shallower waters.
countless treasures for underwater explores.For advanced divers, ship wrecks and deep-ocean
With three major ocean currents converging indives will challenge even the most experienced
one area, the Sea of Cortez is blessed withsalty dogs. In face, if you’re idea of fun is
abundant and healthy marine life. The plankton-richlooking over the edge of a 9,000 foot underwater
waters provide the base of this thriving foodcliff, then this is the place for you. Jacques
chain which consists of more than 800 species ofCousteau and the Scripps Institute have both
fish. And it’s not only quantity that you canexplored and documented some of the unique
expect to see on a trip below the surface; thephenomenon found in the area.
Sea of Cortez is home to several species of fishWhether you plan a trip around diving or simply
seen in other parts of the world. Some of thesesqueeze it in one sunny afternoon, Cabo San
include whale sharks, giant manta and theLucas offers fantastic diving opportunities. From
infamous hammerhead shark. In addition to morehalf-day local dives to luxury live-aboards, there
uncommon sea creatures, many dives in the areaare plenty of dive professionals capable of helping
allow you to see various types of tropical reefyou satisfy your thirst for a little underwater
fish, small sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, corals,adventure.