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The Blue Hole was caused by the roof of an underwater cave collapsing. The water surrounding the opening is relatively shallow, but the floor of the cave is over 400 feet deep. A typical dive starts by descending along the wall of the collapse to a depth of about 130 feet where you can then swim around the stalactites hanging from what was the ceiling of a once dry cave. The stalactites are huge, but relatively unimpressive, and the depth means you spend your time plastered to the ceiling. Gray rock with little natural light and no coral (not enough water movement) makes this a been-there-done-that dive in my book.
Bottom time goes fast as does your air at this depth, so back up past more boring rock until you reach the sandy bowl of the crater's bottom to finish your safety stop. If you go to Belize to go diving, you almost have to dive the Blue Hole, but if you're like me, it won't be on your "must do again" list.
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Is the blue hole real and where is it?
Yes, the blue hole is real. The most famous one is the Great Blue Hole located off the coast of Belize in Central America. It is a large underwater sinkhole and popular spot for scuba diving.
What is the blue hole?
A Blue hole can be found in Belize, the Bahamas, Guam, Australia.
What are the best spots for scuba diving in the Mediterranean?
Some of the best spots for scuba diving in the Mediterranean include the Blue Hole in Gozo, Malta, the Zenobia wreck in Cyprus, and the Medes Islands in Spain. These locations offer diverse marine life, clear waters, and unique underwater landscapes for an unforgettable diving experience.
What are the best scuba diving spots in the Mediterranean?
Some of the best scuba diving spots in the Mediterranean include the Blue Hole in Gozo, Malta, the Zenobia wreck in Cyprus, and the Marine Park in Portofino, Italy. These locations offer diverse marine life, clear waters, and unique underwater landscapes for an unforgettable diving experience.
When was the Belize blue hole found?
Not sure
How many feet wide is the blue hole?
Blue Hole is a diving location on east Sinai, north of Dahab, Egypt in the Red Sea. the top of which is 52m wide
What are the top ten scuba diving destinations?
Some of the top scuba diving destinations include the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, known for its vibrant coral and marine life; the Red Sea in Egypt, famous for its clear waters and diverse ecosystems; and the Maldives, which offers stunning atolls and abundant sea creatures. Other notable spots include Belize's Blue Hole, the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, Cozumel in Mexico, Bonaire in the Caribbean, Fiji's Rainbow Reef, Sipadan in Malaysia, the Bahamas, and the scuba diving sites around the Hawaiian Islands. Each location offers unique underwater experiences and breathtaking marine environments.
What is the most famous atoll?
The great blue hole of Belize!
How was the blue hole in Belize formed?
it's a cave that collapsed !
When did The great blue hole in Belize become protected?
never
How deep is the blue hole in Belize in meters?
The "Great Blue Hole" is 124 metres in depth .
What town has the blue hole in Belize?
Blue hole is situated 13 km from Belmopan on the way to Dangriga in the southern high way.
