Scuba Diving At Night, An Experience Like No Other
Ever Scuba dived at night? Let me tell you that its an experience like no other. One call best describe it as Out-worldly or like having an inter-planetary experience and it gives the word ‘Night Life’ another whole new meaning.
Major Dive Organizations define a Night Scuba Dive as any dive that begins after the sun sets below the horizon. Many Scuba diving enthusiasts say that this is the best time to dive as the effect of some light trickling through the crystalline waters as you begin your decent is simply amazing. Even if you have dived in the location before during day will look totally eerie and unfamiliar at night. Like an aquatic light show, bioluminescent creatures, planktons and other microorganisms swim around you in an effortless grace. A favorite of night divers is to turn off all lights, remain motionless, wave their arms about, and you will see these tiny creatures light up, and dance about your arms.
In order to Scuba dive at night requires a specialized certification that comes with the Advanced Open Water Certification.
To Scuba dive at night, divers need to be familiar with the use of Dive lights for illumination as well as glo-sticks to mark the accent lines. Take note the temperatures above the waves can be cold too, especially after resurfacing, so bring along extra blankets, jackets or sweater.
If you think you are ready and want to experience the other side of Scuba diving, take up the necessary certifications and begin your journey into a whole new world.
Posted: September 12th, 2008 under Scuba Diving.