Diving the Pacific Ocean The deepest of the world’s oceans is the Pacific Ocean, with a maximum depth of 10,911 m (35,797 ft). This big blue is also the largest, with an extension that covers 65,250,000 km2 (63,800,000 sq mi). Its large extension allows for many diverse dive sites and underwater places to explore, such as WWII wrecks, walls, and drop-offs. Some of the top diving destinations in the Pacific include Fiji, Vanuatu, Guam, Palau, and French Polynesia among others. Species such as different types of sharks, manta rays, dolphins, big old turtles starfish and reef fish swim in these turquoise waters. © iStock/DannyIacobCambodiaIt may have less coastline that its near neighbors, but Cambodia is still home to crystalline waters and wonderful islands.Learn more © iStock/chanwityVietnamVietnam may be relatively new to the sport, but it has no shortage of amazing things to see with calm, beginner-friendly and for more advanced divers.Learn more © iStock/lkunlMyanmarExplore Myanmar and you will discover a rich landscape of rice fields and gleaming stupas, mountains and picture-perfect coastlines as well as smiling locaLearn more © Shutterstock/Baturina YuliyaRussiaDiving in Russia is extremely diverse from WWII wrecks to well-preserved historical wooden shipwrecks, the Arctic marine life never disappoints.Learn more © iStock/simonbradfieldAustraliaAustralia offers a great diversity of diving adventures, from tropical diving in the north, to cold water diving, shipwreck explorations, and coral reefs.Learn more © iStock/KalistratovaEcuadorScuba diving in Ecuador is easily some of the best diving in the world with the Galapagos islands.Learn more © iStock/ferrantraiteMexicoDiving in Mexico is a breathtaking, world-class experience. This country offers many adventures and a landscape full of natural wonders.Learn more © iStock/TomasSeredaUnited StatesFrom ice diving in Alaska, to majestic kelp forests of the West Coast to deep haunting wrecks of the East Coast, experience the most diverse dive sites of USA.Learn more © iStock/Alexandr BerdicevschiChileChile offers a pristine environment with many undiscovered dive sites.Learn more © Shutterstock/May_LanaPeruPeru diving has its own charm and awaits you with colder water temperatures but sea lion-filled kelp forests, abandoned oil platform, and many more.Learn more © iStock/tawatchaiprakobkitIndonesiaIndonesia is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world with more than 17,500 islands distributed over 5,000 kilometers.Learn more © AdobeStock/NicholasGuamGuam sits like a green jewel in the middle of the Western Pacific.Learn more © Shutterstock/Travel Take PhotosRepublic of KoreaMany divers have never encountered the exciting mix of cold and warm water species found off South Korea’s shores.Learn more © iStock/tawatchaiprakobkitJapanJapan offers a wide variety of scuba dives from ice diving in Hokkaido to tropical diving in Okinawa.Learn more © iStock/daniloviPhilippinesThe Philippines is an archipelago composed of over 7,000 islands in three main regions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.Learn more © iStock/TommLSingaporeSingapore is a wonderful destination for scuba diving that offers extraordinary macro life and underwater caves and tunnels.Learn more © Shutterstock/Martin VlnasNew ZealandDiving in New Zealand is just as impressive and spectacular as its landscape, with various diving hotspots scattered around the country.Learn more © iStock/mvaligurskyFijiThe archipelago of Fiji is as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, for its 80 different soft coral species that can be found by divers from all over the world.Learn more © Shutterstock/West Coast ScapesMarshall IslandsThe Marshall Islands, also known as the Republic of the Marshall Islands, is one of only four atoll nations in the world.Learn more © AdobeStock/Nobu OtsukaFederated States of MicronesiaDivers and Snorkelers from all around the world come every year to visit these picturesque islands, Micronesia.Learn more © iStock/VelvetfishPalauPalau is an archipelago famous amongst divers for its liveaboard diving.Learn more © iStock/CraigZerbeCanadaThe last wild frontier, Canada, has a well-kept secret: the spectacular diving that can be done here.Learn more © Shutterstock/Maria SkaldinaSolomon IslandsLocated in the middle of the Coral Triangle, where marine life abounds, diving in the Solomon Islands is some of the best in the world.Learn more © iStock/saiko3ThailandThailand, The Land of Smiles, is a joy to explore, from the friendly locals to the dazzling scenery and offers some of the best diving in the world.Learn more © iStock/Cn0raMalaysiaOne of the most exotic and favorite diving destinations is Malaysia.Learn more © Shutterstock/Martin ValigurskyVanuatuDiving in Vanuatu is exciting and interesting offering crystal clear, warm waters teeming with fish life.Learn more Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. 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