Special dive sites: how to find your hidden gems

The most beautiful dive sites are not always the most famous. Some gems wait for someone to discover them.

How to search for unknown sites

Bottom maps
Marine-map apps show terrain and some promising areas that no one has described yet.

Local fishers
A local fisher knows the sea in front of them more than any book. Respect them, learn from them, and they will tell you what you will not find in any guide.

Learning from positive mistakes
Sometimes an error on a dive map leads you to a more beautiful site. Stay open to surprises.

Document your discoveries

If you find a beautiful unknown site, document it with its coordinates and description and share it with the local diving community. Discovery becomes more beautiful through sharing.

Respect for the private and the common

Some fishers consider some sites their heritage. Ask permission, show respect, and do not bring crowds to a site that was quiet.

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A true explorer does not settle for others’ maps but draws their own.