Underwater world is always interesting because it has a beauty that is not inferior to the mainland. So, it is not surprising that many people have diving as their hobby. Bali's ocean often be destination for spot diving such as Nusa Penida, Padang Bai, Tulamben, etc. Diving in Bali can be another way to spend your holiday to more explore how the beautiful the world. Even though seem little bit dangerous but diving's experience will give you worthy stories.
In south east ward of Bali island, there are three islands which have beautiful view that is Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. The largest of them is Nusa Penida. To reach this place, usually need about 45 minutes from Sanur's harbor using boat. There is unique giant fish available in Bali's ocean often called by Mola-mola fish (sunfish). The existence of this fish makes the attraction for divers so there are many dive services that offer prospective diver to see sunfish. Sunfish has unique shape, its wide up to 3 meters and its weigh up to 2,25 tons. It is usually available only in July to October, so take best time for your diving time. Even though this fish has big size (perhaps you'll be scary in the first time, because it is really has big size) but it is not dangerous because not including predatory fish.
Another dive spot is Padang Bai which have a lot of dive site such as Blue Lagoon (tanjung sari). It is relative safe for expert beginner because its bay, wall, and coral are good enough. There are sharks house on the left side if facing the beach at depth of 6 meters. Bias Tugel is another point there on the right dock but there is no much fish. Tanjung Jepun (pura jepun) has many kinds of small fish such as frog fish and nudie also crocodile fish and scorpion fish and speed boat sinking.
Tulamben is interesting place in Bali island for diver or perhaps for everyone. The most famous diving site is Bangkai Kapal Cargo or Shipwerck USS Liberty. These wrecks inhabited by many marine such as kinds of fish, shrimp, crab, and nudi branch. It is also overgrown by reef. Seraya is another dive site Seraya has a lot of macro creatures such as harlequin, shrimp, ghost pipe fish, mimic octopus, sea horse, boxer crab, and crab galatheid. It becomes famous enough new dive site in Bali islands.
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Diving
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Diving including safe enough activities as long as follow the rules, the most important rule is safety is number one. There are some rules which have to be obeyed to survive in the underwater safely, that is
- check physical condition. Diving is only done when the body in fit condition. Do not force yourself to dive when you feel your conditions is not so healthy. Your live could be the stake when diving in not good conditions.
- Check equipment. Ensure that equipment used in good condition before diving in order to avoid problems while it was in the underwater. Make sure the regulator and regulator's hose to function properly.
- Enough practice, much exercise will make us feel comfortable in the water. The key is the sense of comfort. Do not for yourself if you are not feel comfort such as earache. Earache might happen, the worst thing is the eardrum may broken if we do not dive properly because the air pressure above water different from underwater. Getting down to the sea floor slowly is the most appropriate way in order to your body adjust the pressure in the underwater.
- Never hold your breath, inhale deeply and exhale slowly. Lung has greater pressure when in the underwater than in the above. Learn breathing techniques properly in order to do not harm the lungs.
- Never dive alone, at least you have to accompanied by a person. Partner will make sure everything is safe while diving. Always monitoring of each other to keep safety.
- Relax, do everything in calm and focus, and do not make hasty action.
- Go down and go above gently.
That is another holiday option, very suitable for everyone who like adventure. One more important thong, always take care coral and other existence underwater. Have a nice dive!
