Snorkeling

This page shows 31 photographs of snorkeling. Snorkeling is a water activity. A person swims on or through a body of water. The person wears a mask, a snorkel, and fins. These photographs show marine life viewed by snorkelers. Some photographs show people snorkeling. Other photographs show the underwater environment.

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Questions and answers

What is snorkeling?

Snorkeling is swimming on or through water with a mask, snorkel, and fins. It allows observation of the underwater environment. This activity is common in clear, calm waters. Snorkelers can see marine animals and plants.

What marine life is visible when snorkeling?

Snorkelers often see various marine animals. These include many types of fish. They also see sea turtles, rays, and sometimes dolphins. The photographs on this site show many of these creatures. They also show different types of coral.

Where do people go snorkeling?

People snorkel in many clear water locations. Popular spots include tropical oceans and calm seas. Many photographs on this site show snorkeling in areas with a coral reef. These reefs support diverse ecosystems. They are shallow enough for snorkelers to explore.

What is the difference between snorkeling and diving?

Snorkeling involves swimming on the surface or making shallow dives while holding ones breath. Divers use equipment to breathe underwater for longer periods. They can go to greater depths. This site has photographs of both snorkeling and diving.

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