Diving
Cayman is one of the top dive destinations in the world. This chapter provides you with information on dive and snorkel sites, local dive operators, responsible diving practices and more.
DIVING
Wreck Diving - USS Kittiwake - Cali - Balboa - Oro Verde - Carrie Lee - Doc Polson - Keith Tibbetts, Cayman Brac
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Snorkelling Sites 449 Diving Areas 450 Dive 365 450 Lionfish 450 Coral Nurseries 450 Respecting the Reef 451 No Diving Overlay Zones 451
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Learning to Dive - Adult Open Water Courses - Dive Courses for Kids & Teens - Certified Divers - Dive Trips
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Advanced Diving - Advanced Diving Courses - Technical Diving
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Free Diving
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Local Dive Operators - Underwater Photography Lessons
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he Cayman Islands are world-renowned for their incredible underwater scenery, particularly the beautiful coral reefs and array of colourful fish. Located in the western Caribbean, just 480 miles south of Miami, Cayman is perfect for scuba diving and snorkelling, boasting some of the Caribbean’s best excursions. With virtually no currents and outstanding underwater visibility, Cayman has amazing wall dives, coral reefs and wrecks for you to explore and discover. If you are ‘dive-curious’, there are a wealth of things to do in, under, or on the water at every skill level. A variety of dive operators can teach you how to dive, improve your skills, and have an amazing underwater experience. With water temperatures ranging from 26-28°C (78-82°F) all year round, it is always a good time to get in the water and discover the seas. Cayman is hyperaware of the importance of coral reefs to our three Islands, our waters, the marine ecosystem, and the dive industry. To protect and replenish Cayman's fish population, the Department of Environment (DoE) has expanded Cayman's marine parks to 48% of Cayman's waters. In 2021, to measure the impact of ‘Quiet Oceans’ on the resident fish population and analyse the effect that minimal human behaviour has had on marine life, CCMI studied seven snorkel/ dive sites around the Cayman Islands. The results revealed an increase in fish density, biomass and a bigger range of fish sizes. There was also an increase in species richness around the reefs in George Town and an increase in predators. The 'Quiet Oceans'
