The diversity of marine life in the Canary Islands is truly a remarkable and is phenomenon, certain to impress divers. A wide variety of underwater creatures can be found in the Atlantic Ocean ready for sea lovers to explore. Even experienced divers will be delighted by diving in the Canary Islands, as the bountiful Atlantic sea species against the volcanic underwater landscape leads to a magnificent contrast of colours under water.
If divers are lucky, they can find everything from small sharks, seahorses, octopuses, rays, moray eels and sea turtles to some of the 28 dolphin and whale species of theCanary Islands, as well as tuna, shellfish, porgy and other schooling fish.
As if the variety of tropical fish weren't enough, the volcanic rock formations under the sea are a wonderful backdrop to your dives. The visibility under water is 15 to 30 metres all year round, and the water temperatures are at the pleasant range of between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius depending on where in the Canary Islands you're diving. There are many diving schools offering packages for everyone from novice to expert, as well as various speciality courses. The underwater experience in the Canary Islands is an incredible experience, not to be overlooked.
