How many times have I slipped into the ocean alone. Nothing but landlocked childhood swimming pool lessons, a mask, snorkel, and fins keep me afloat. Well, that and a healthy understanding of her personality from years ocean of swimming in her.
A healthy reef is the only place where wild things are so easily seen. Go into the jungle. You will see some insects, plants, reptiles, and if you are luck a few vertebrates. Now stick your face in a healthy reef. Nearly instantaneously you see more than your mind can take in.
Then comes the different depths. Scuba is great. I wish everyone had their license because it would keep trash, chemicals and junk out of the ocean. However the real fun comes from free diving.
There is little to no equipment, no license. and for the adrenaline junkie a constant promise of death.
Take yourself off the edge of a reef. The first unnerving feeling will come from seeing new animals popping up as the light finally catches them. Next will come your body asking for air. Finally will be the trip back to the surface. Looking up a 30-40 feet of water above you is truly humbling. For you can see the surface, but for crucial seconds it will be so far away.
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