Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
Many lists have been made touting the seven wonders of one thing or
another but one list that still needed to be created was a list
describing the Top Seven Wonders of the Underwater World. In 1989, CEDAM
International, an international diving association, decided to write up
their own list describing what they thought were the most spectacular
underwater sites in the world. And the 7 wonders of the underwater world includes take a look i hope you will like these photographs.
01. The Galapagos Islands - Ecuador
Located in the Pacific Ocean, west of Ecuador are the Galapagos Islands.
The islands sprouted from the earth’s crust from a sub oceanic lava
vent on the ocean floor. The relatively new volcanic geology created a
habitat rich with flora, fauna, and animal life that have been studied
and admired by numerous travelers, scientists, and nature-lovers from
all over the world.
Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
02. The Northern Red Sea - Jordan
Some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world are located in the
Northern Red Sea. Considered by some to be the underwater “Garden of
Eden,” this reef has some of the most diverse sea life in the world.
Located in the Indian Sea between Asia and Africa, the Northern Red Sea
spreads out over 169,000 square miles. More than 70 species of hard
coral, 30 species of soft coral, over 500 species of fish including
hundreds of additional marine life species classified as invertebrate
call this reef home.
Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
03. Palau - Philippines
Palau is an island nation located about 500 miles from the Philippines.
Some of the most beautiful fish in the world live in these reefs. More
than 350 species of hard corals, 200 species of soft corals, 300 species
of sponges, and 1,300 species of reef fish call this coral reef home.
Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
04. Lake Baikal - Russia
Lake Baikal is the second most voluminous fresh water lake in the world.
Located in Siberia, Russia, the lake has an average depth of 2,442 ft
and contains roughly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water. At 25
million years old and with a depth of 2442ft makes this lake the oldest
and deepest lake in the world.
Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
05. The Great Barrier Reef - Australia
The only living thing that can be seen from outer space that is larger
than the Great Wall of China is the Great Barrier Reef, the largest
coral reef system in the world. Located in Australia, this reef system
is composed of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands making it 1,600
miles in length. The overall structure of the reef is composed of
billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. Along with the ocean,
the reef creates a habitat that supports a great diversity of sea life,
some of which are endangered. Because of the vast beauty of the Reef,
people find it very appealing to visit thus bringing many tourist
dollars to the area, which help to put in place protective measures to
hopefully protect this valuable wonder for many generations to come.
Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
06. The Deep Sea Vents - Ecuador
Deep Sea Vents otherwise known as hypothermal vents, are fissures along
the ocean floor that release superheated water from below the Earth’s
crust. The hot water is saturated with dissolved minerals from the
crust, mostly sulfides, which crystallize to create a chimney-like
enclosure around each vent. When the superheated water in the vent
reaches the frigid ocean water, many minerals are released, creating the
distinctive black color. The metal sulfides that are deposited can
become massive sulfide ore deposits in time. The Deep Sea vents were
first discovered in 1977 near the Galápagos Islands by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are found to exist in both
the Pacific and Atlanta Ocean at an average of 2100 meters deep.
Seven Wonders of the Underwater World
07. The Belize Barrier Reef - Belize
The second largest reef system in the world is the Belize Barrier Reef.
Located on the coast of Belize, this reef is considered to be one of the
best spots in the world to dive and snorkel. It is over 186 miles long
and is part of the larger Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System that
stretches from Cancun all the way to the Honduras, for a total of 560
miles. Only 10% of this reef has actually been researched and
documented.
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