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BEST DIVE SPOTS
Great Basses Reefs Several kilometres off the southeast coast, these remote reefs are
ranked by divers as about the best in the country. Eagle rays and white-tip sharks are the
big fish to see here. And just in case you're interested, treasure from sunken ships has
been found here too… But take note - the reefs are for experts only.
Bar Reef These offshore reefs in the northwest of the country offer pristine reef systems,
masses of fish and dolphins and whales to boot, but again it's for experienced divers only.
Pigeon Island Accessible for beginners but still rewarding for experts, the beautiful,
colour-splashed reefs off this pinprick of an island put a smile on everyone's face. Around
300 species of fish and other marine life have been seen in the waters around here. Also a
great snorkelling spot.
Unawatuna It's all about wreck diving here - one boat was even sunk exclusively for the
purpose of improving the diving. Several dive schools, lots of facilities and good for all
levels of experience.
Batticaloa Calm waters and exploring the wreck of HMSHermes,a WWII British naval
ship.
Negombo Looking at the rather brown waters here you might not expect it to be a very
good dive area, but that brown water hides reefs bustling with fish just offshore.
Safety Guidelines for Diving
Before embarking on a scuba-diving trip, carefully consider the following points to ensure
a safe and enjoyable experience:
Possess a current diving certification card from a recognised scuba-diving instructional
agency.
Be sure you are healthy and feel comfortable diving.
Obtain reliable information about physical and environmental conditions at the dive site (eg
from a reputable local dive operation).
Dive only at sites within your realm of experience; if available, engage the services of a
competent, professionally trained dive instructor or dive master.
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