The Double rock
of Roca Partida Island, Mexico
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The uninhabited island of Roca Partida (“Divided Rock”) in the Pacific Ocean is a tiny volcanic formation. There is an abundance of marine fauna in its waters. Divers must obtain permission from the Mexican Navy to visit.
The Cardinal’s Mantle
Richelieu Rock, Thailand
The reef in the Andaman Sea was discovered in the 1980s by Jacques-Yves Cousteau. The reef is known among divers for its purple corals and diverse marine fauna, ranging from small fish and harlequin shrimp to whale sharks, barracudas and Manta rays. There is a version that the reef was named after the red robe of Cardinal Richelieu.
Protected atoll
Tubbataha Reef, Philippines
The atoll in the center of the Sulu Sea is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique example of an unspoilt coral reef with an extensive lagoon and a very high density of marine species. 75% of the described coral species and 40% of the reef fish found in the world live here. The reef is a nesting center for sea turtles.
Fish tornado
of Sipadan Island, Malaysia
Cape Barracuda on the island of Sipadan is one of the most spectacular diving spots. Thousands of barracudas live here, which, huddling in flocks, form an underwater tornado. During the dive, you can see sea turtles, white-tailed reef sharks, platax or “sea bat” and other underwater inhabitants.
