| Caribbean, Hawaii, and Galapagos islands are | | | | |
| all ideal places for snorkeling because of | | | | Unlike rafting or bungee jumping, Caribbean |
| their calm waters and diverse sea life. Clear | | | | snorkeling is not exactly an adventure sport |
| waters are another requirement for good | | | | because there is hardly any risk involved in |
| snorkeling because some marine life can be | | | | the activity. However, the lack of risk |
| viewed only at night. Night snorkeling is | | | | should not be taken to mean a lack of |
| typically conducted with the aid of a | | | | thrills. Since Caribbean snorkeling is done |
| chemical light that is tied around the waist | | | | in relatively shallow and still waters, the |
| of the diver to warn approaching boats of | | | | equipment is minimal and very light, thereby |
| divers while an underwater torch is used to | | | | making the whole experience very comfortable. |
| spot the marine life. Caribbean snorkeling is | | | | Due to all these reasons, even young children |
| nothing new but the underwater seeing trend | | | | can enjoy snorkeling as long as they know how |
| is catching fire all over the world and so | | | | to swim. |
| there is a renewed interest in this activity. | | | | |
| | | | Though the amount of risk involved in |
| Caribbean snorkeling needs gear that is quite | | | | Caribbean snorkeling is quite negligible, |
| similar to scuba diving gear and includes | | | | there are still some dangers that you ought |
| mask, finds, and a short tube known as | | | | to be mindful of. The most common problem |
| snorkel (from which comes the name | | | | faced is mask flooding, when water enters the |
| snorkeling). Caribbean snorkeling takes place | | | | mask that is worn underwater, diving too deep |
| in still water and just below the surface. | | | | can cause high pressure build-up in the ears, |
| These areas are typically lagoons so that | | | | and water visibility is not always reliable. |
| moving water does not enter the snorkel to | | | | Due to the varied water life in the |
| inconvenience the diver. | | | | Caribbean, corals are quite a common feature. |
| | | | Some of these underwater formations are quite |
| The renewed interest in Caribbean snorkeling | | | | sharp and people tend to cut themselves on |
| is a result of the clear waters in the | | | | their limbs, so avoid direct contact with |
| Caribbean that offer many good opportunities | | | | corals. Some species of sea urchins are also |
| for underwater sightseeing. This is also | | | | poisonous and certain eels tend to bite. On |
| helped by the varied marine life in the | | | | the positive side, with a little prudence |
| Caribbean that includes fish, mollusk, kelps, | | | | these dangers are easily avoided. |
| jellyfish, ray, seaweed and algae, all of | | | | |
| which may be experienced at close range. The | | | | There are many shops that sell diving gear |
| marine life in the Caribbean is far varied | | | | along with snorkeling equipment. They also |
| and denser than the land life, making it a | | | | provide guides for Caribbean snorkeling. |
| good sightseeing location for nature lovers. | | | | |