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Why Okinawa?
Diving
The ocean of Okinawa, where colorful jewel-like tropical fish swim around magnificent coral reefs, is a superb environment for diving. Many dive spots can be found around the Kerama Islands and Ishigaki Island, etc. The transparent clear water is so beautiful that it attracts divers from all over the world.
Dive Spots Selected According to the Purpose
The ocean of Okinawa is popular among many divers due to its outstanding clarity which Okinawa boasts about and geography with its many peaks and valleys. Ishigaki Island and its vast coral reefs have many dive points and can be called a natural treasure trove. The Kerama Islands, consisting of approximately 20 small and large islands, are famous for the blueness of the water known as “Kerama Blue”. In Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost island, a vast rock reef known as the “underwater ruins” is a must-see spot.
Ocean for Meeting the Wonders of Life
The ocean of Okinawa, blessed with the warm Kuroshio Current, is a paradise of marine life inhabited with dolphins and sea turtles. The view underwater is so breathtaking that you will no doubt understand why Okinawa is a world famous dive destination. Clownfish living in sea anemone and butterfly fish with their butterfly-like beautiful colors are popular creatures in the sea. If you are lucky, you may even get to see a whale shark, which is said to be the world’s largest fish, or a manta, the largest ray
