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Healthy coral reefs give Bahamas snorklers cause to smile.
Photograph by Macduff Everton |
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Far, far from casinos and cruise ships, an inquisitive guest in the Out Islands of the Bahamas learns that you need more than a snorkel or scuba gear to see underwater—to really see. The right guide, if aided by some Cousteau-style training, will transform your coral-reef visit from shallow entertainment into a deep adventure of discovery.
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A coral garden on Love Hill Reef entrances a submarine visitor.
Photograph by Macduff Everton |
You’ll learn what casual snorkelers miss out on: How to find elusive reef creatures. Why touching coral can kill it. What parrot fish have to do with that marvelous, white Bahamian beach sand you like to walk on. (Hint: Some poop doesn’t pollute, once a sea cucumber is done with it.) And why damaged reefs can raise your seafood bill and spoil your fishing.
Aqua-Lung/U.S. Divers
http://www.usdivers.com
This whimsical cyber island offers company information and a catalog.
Cities Under Sea: Coral Reefs
http://www.enteractive.com
/jmcousteau/pages/news.html
Get selected stories from Jean-Michel Cousteau’s weekly column in the Los Angeles Times.
CORAL: The Coral Reef Alliance
http://www.coral.org
This nonprofit organization promotes conservation of reefs around the world. Check out the latest reports on the health of coral reefs, view photographs, or find out about becoming a member.
The Islands of the Bahamas
http://www.interknowledge.com/bahamas
This comprehensive travel planning tool describes the unique flavor of each major island and provides information on events, accommodations, beaches, activities, eco-tourism, history and culture, pirate tales, and more.
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Out Islands Snorkeling Adventures
http://www.quantumleap.net/outislands
Hosted by the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board, this site describes Cousteau’s program—featured in TRAVELER’s story—with links to a gallery of reef shots and descriptions of the nine Out Islands offering the program.
