Diving and Fishing
Discover the secrets of a magical underwater world in Zapata Peninsula  The key to the Gulf is one of the qualifications to hold the island of Cuba for its privileged geographical position at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico, a location which also has become a marine high-value product. Long, narrow figure, Cuba sinks its shores in the warm Caribbean waters to the South and the Atlantic Ocean to the North, so its insular shelf is rich in diversity of marine species. The Cuban archipelago consists of two main islands, several smaller islands and around 4 100 keys and islets that make up the undersea land area whose platform spans 70 000 km ². The coasts of Cuba shelter more than 200 bays and 300 natural beaches, for marine flows that lap its shores constantly transformed the coastal landscape, alternating between challenging cliffs and tranquil spas to ensure a season of sun and sea and few in the Caribbean. In the Cuban insular shelf stand approximately 3 400 km of coral head, by way of a belt pack, emerging in many places to create so-called coral ridge or "head", true privilege for scuba divers. In these landscapes, strikingly attractive, home to over 38 000 species of crustaceans, molluscs 1 500, over 700 fish, 300 of sponges and a larger number of sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins. Also present 5 species of sea turtles and mammals such as dolphins or manatees enigmatic mermaid, in danger of extinction. Conditions for diving Water temperature: Between 24 º C and 28.5 º C. You can dive suits perfectly with 3mm lycra or neoprene. Average horizontal average visibility: 30 m. Very mild tides and low current on both coasts. All dive centers feature: Instructors trained in underwater specialties of search and rescue. Civil Liability Insurance. Adequate first aid and oxygen. Radiotelephone communication. Cuba has a national system of hyperbaric chambers and specialized medical treatment necessary guarantees 24 hours a day, all year round. General regulations for recreational diving in Cuba All dives are guided by diving instructors. International certification for diving level of client is required. Prohibited the removal of any type of species of flora and fauna. Some reasons for diving in Cuba. Average horizontal visibility of 30 m., sometimes reaching over 40 m. Warm waters throughout the year, with average temperatures of 24 º C in winter and 30 º C in summer. Magnificent sea floor. Fauna and Flora preserved and diverse, considered among the richest in the Caribbean. The development of diving in Cuba is premised on the conservation of marine ecosystems. For his practice has modern equipment and uses the most beautiful natural areas of the island platform, many of which have been declared protected areas. We will appreciate your respect for these following tips to the preservation of the environment: Be previously informed about the area to visit. Don't ever ship on the reef. Avoid over-burdened. Try to keep body horizontal position under water. Hold to your buoyancy compensator all items of equipment to avoid snagging on the bottom and break the coral. Do not remove, damage or move corals, live rock or any resources of historical value. Take only photographs and memories of the diving session and use handy and easy equipments. |
 |
|
 |
