Scuba diving locations in The Bahamas:

• On Grand Bahama, dive with the ubiquitous dolphins, see some wrecks and the Devil's backbone.
• Near Bimini, dive with dolphins and swim amongst the beautiful reef.
  
• Abacos has a number of cays and reef walls to explore.
• See the sharks feeding at Walkers Cay.

When to scuba dive in The Bahamas:Natural hazards:

The water temperature stays above 24C all year, but there is a chance of tropical storms and hurricanes between July and October.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in The Bahamas:

• The Sapona wreck is in Bimini, with its shot-up hull covered in corals and sponges and home to countless fish.
• Atlantis Road in Bimini is famous for its reefs and channels.
• In Exuma, there are interesting caves to be dived at Hurricane Hole.

The best snorkeling spots in The Bahamas:

Bimini and New Providence Island offer nice beaches, beautiful reefs and interesting sea life for a snorkeler.

Fun scuba Facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
• Population: is approximately 330,000 (2009)
• Time Zone: EST (GMT-5), Summer EDT (GMT-4)
• Main languages spoken: English, Bahamian Dialect ## Diveable overseas territories:

Bahamian scuba diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

Spearfishing and netting are not permitted whilst wearing scuba gear.

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