Diving in the Far Eastern Federal District ^*

Diving Far East Russia is a great adventure and is sure to excite the most avid diver. Diving in the Primorsky Krai area is quite common; however, tourist flow is small due to its far distance from Moscow. There are several dive centers and named sites along the coast bordering the Sea of Japan, where divers can enjoy the warmer climate found here relative to the rest of Russia. Further north, the Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea surround the Kamchatka Peninsula, where you can find more Far East Russia diving opportunities. Part of the Ring of Fire, Kamchatka Krai has 300 volcanoes, 29 of which are still active. Most diving in Kamchatka takes place on the Pacific coast, where you can see up to 400 marine species, from small fish to large whales. On the opposite side of the peninsula, you will find the Sea of Okhotsk. Diving in the Sea of Okhotsk is not for the faint of heart. With freezing temperatures most of the year, this frozen sea begins to break up in February and March, the only time of year when you can see the beautiful and mysterious sea angel, a unique oceanic sea slug only found in these northern, frigid waters.