It's a popular scuba diving destination, but snorkeling and boat trips from Red Sea resorts are also fantastic options. Despite rising ocean temperatures, the reefs here are surprisingly resilient.
Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte, Philippines, offers pristine waters and diverse underwater landscapes with caves and canyons to explore. With over 200 coral species and 300 colorful fish varieties.
Discovered by Jacques Cousteau, Rainbow Reef off the coast of Fiji is renowned for its vibrant soft corals, earning it the title of the world's soft coral capital.
Stretching across Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, the Mesoamerican Reef offers 700 miles of shoreline with diverse marine life.
Raja Ampat Marine Park in Indonesia, situated at the heart of the Coral Triangle, boasts unparalleled biodiversity with millions of hectares of protected marine area.
Located on Oahu island, Hanauma Bay State Park offers a unique underwater ecosystem within a volcanic zone. With rich and diverse marine life, including dolphins and sea turtles.
Famous for its overwater bungalows, the Maldives is also renowned for its vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. However, climate change poses a threat to these ecosystems.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal are a haven for colorful marine life. Swaraj Dweep, formerly known as Havelock Island, offers exceptional snorkeling opportunities.