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Overview
Just
about everyone knows that "SCUBA" is an acronym
for Self Contained Under Water Breathing Apparatus.
The sport has become extremely popular in
the last two decades, due in part to places
like Bonaire, which has taken great pains
to preserve the underwater world by establishing
one of the first marine parks in the Caribbean.
The other reason Bonaire has become such a
popular destination is the wide variety of
fish life and the ease of diving that the
island offers.

Diving is easy
Photo Courtesy of
Julie Morgan

Dive
Conditions
Bonaire's
pristine reefs and diverse marine life are unique to the Caribbean.

Because the waters around Bonaire have been protected by an actively managed
marine park for the past 30 years, Bonaire today ranks amongst the top four
best diving destinations in the world*.
The island's location in the south Caribbean
gives it an arid climate with little rain fall;
consequently, the waters are exceptionally clear
of silt, calm, and diveable year round. It is
an ideal destination for underwater photographers.
Water temperatures average a warm 78-84°F (25.6-28.9°C),
with visibility averaging over 100 feet (30m),
and frequently reaching up to 150 feet (50m).
Most Dive
Operators are members of CURO,
the Council of Underwater Resort Operators.
As members, they participate in establishing
standards and uniform practices that, along
with the Bonaire
Marine Park Rules, have worked to preserve our reefs and
the fragile ecosystem of the reef.
Bonaire
Dive Orientation
If you are planning a trip to Bonaire that includes diving, you will be required to attend a Bonaire National Marine Park Orientation/Briefing prior to your first dive on the island. Check with your dive operator for times. One of the Bonaire Marine Park Regulations is for
all visitors to do a check-out dive as part of the briefing process
before taking off on their own to shore dive or going on a dive boat.
The main reasons for this are to have each diver check buoyancy so that
damage to the reef is minimized or eliminated and also to check out
their dive equipment, whether it be rented or owned. Also, every diver
on Bonaire must purchase a Marine
Park Tag valid for one calendar year. Orientation procedures vary from dive center
to dive center, so it's a good idea to check in early.
During your dive orientation, you will learn about a new, invasive species, the Pacific lionfish, which is now found on Bonaire. Click here to learn more about this fish and the efforts which are being taken to contain its spread.

Purple
Tube Sponge
Photo Courtesy
of Julie Morgan

Recompression
Chamber
In
case of a diving accident or emergency, Bonaire
has one of the Caribbean's best staffed recompression
chamber. The chamber is located adjacent to
the San Francisco Hospital Emergency Room,
and people in need of treatment must go to
the hospital to gain access to the chamber.
The
Bonaire Marine Park
The
fringing reef which surrounds Bonaire is a National Marine Park from
the high water mark down to a depth of 200 feet/60m. Every diver who
has not dived on Bonaire within the last calendar year must attend
a diver orientation dealing with Bonaire Marine Park regulations and
information. These orientation sessions are usually held at around
9AM the morning after you arrive on Bonaire, and you are required to
attend and to obtain your Marine Park tag, which is necessary to legally
dive in Bonaire's waters. The cost of the tag is US$25, and proceeds
help support park management and services.
*CNN
/ National Geographic May 2005
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