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Sri Lankan warm seas house thousands of marine
species for the fascination of any scuba diver. The recreational
coral reefs around the island range from depth 5-10 meters to 40
meters. Many ancient wrecks, caves and special reef formations
will make a diver to experience best of Scuba Diving. The diving
centers and training schools are equipped with the latest scuba gear
and internationally qualified instructors.
The monsoon cycle in Sri Lanka ensures that one half of the
island's coastal waters are always in season for Swimming,
snorkeling & diving. Underwater visibility in the season is good
and ranges from 50 to 100 feet.
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A wide coral reef surrounds Sri Lanka's coast at intervals, from
north to south, providing excellent sites for diving and snorkeling. There are 138 species of coral recorded for Sri
Lanka. Some of the coral reefs are magnificently colored and
beautifully shaped, harbors many tropical fish. Among the most
spectacular are the Angel Fish, the dainty Powder-blue Sturgeon,
Sergeant-Major, Lion, Unicorn, Clown, Porcupine, and
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