Diving in Belize

Diving in Belize can be the perfect get away during your vacation. Remember that safety and fun can be combined, so that you can achieve the most gratifying experience ever. Just follow these simple tips:

1.      Choose a place for exploring: there are many places in Belize for diving; every place has a set of unique characteristics, each for different preference and experience. One place that is highly recommended and recognized internationally is the Great Blue Hole.

2.      Enjoy the diving season: like most diving areas, Belize has a diving season, that is from March to September.

3.      License: be sure to search if you need an active license for diving in the area that you choose.

4.      Don’t dive alone: remember that your safety is important. It is highly recommended that you get guidance from someone that knows the area.

The Blue Tang in Ambergris Caye reefs

The reefs that surround Ambergris Caye are well known for their rich fauna and their complex ecosystem. When you dive through the reefs you can see the splendors of nature. One of the impressive beauties of nature that you can find there is the Blue Tang fish.

Blue tangs are capable of adjusting the intensity of their hue - from light blue to deep purple. It prefers coral reefs and grassy areas. Blue tangs can be found in shallow waters or in depths up to 100 feet.  In corals, it will find shelter among the rocks and rest in crevices at night.