7 Underwater Wonders of the World and their Fascinating Watery Residents
View these beautiful watery fish from home before you take the plunge!
Palau
Ranked as Number OneIt is 500 miles (800km) east of the Philippines and 2000 miles (3200km) south of Tokyo. Manta rays and eagle rays are attracted to these plankton-fill waters.
The Belize Barrier Reef
This is the second largest coral reef system in the world after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Nassau grouper makes it home here. It is remarkable for its ability to change sex as it gets older, increasing its chances for reproductive success when another grouper is met.
The Galapagos Islands
The name is derived from the Spanish name given to the Giant Land Tortoises that inhabit these islands.
The Northern Red Sea
This is “George”, a humphead wrasse. He is the “welcome” fish that is always on a look out for hand outs from the divers.
Lake Baikal
This “Sacred Lake” is 25 million years old and it is also the deepest lake, holding more water than all of North America’s Great Lakes combined. It is also home to the world’s only fresh water seal - the Baikal seal, or nerpa.
The Great Barrier Reef
Spanning more than 2000 km along the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of species of plants and animals.
The Deep Sea Vents
The most fascinating of the world’s underwater creatures can be found here. No sunlight ever penetrates its deep waters. Marine biologists can study the food chain that functions without sunlight, which they had once thought was not possible.
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47 Responses to “7 Underwater Wonders of the World and their Fascinating Watery Residents”
On May 27, 2008 at 10:09 am
Cool. Extremely cool pictures.
On May 27, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Hi Jotter,
Thank you for your support
On May 28, 2008 at 1:56 am
I learnt to snorkel 3yrs ago, I havn’t come across any of the biggies you have on display, I would get out if I did!! Great information and fantastic pics. Thanks
On May 28, 2008 at 3:14 am
Hahaha… Glynis, if you ever get the chance, go visit ‘George’ or his future generation. Really tame as they are so used to seeing divers
On May 28, 2008 at 9:52 am
wonderful pictures,there are also lots of underwater wonders in the Philippines,
On May 28, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Beautiful pictures and creatures.
On May 29, 2008 at 4:26 am
Hi Nobert and Ruby
Thank you for your support as always.
I got to tell EVERYONE… the photos here are FANTASTIC but MOST of it was done by the TRIOND EDIITING TEAM. THANK YOU for all the support you have given us
On May 29, 2008 at 6:43 am
Lake Baikal is not the only lake where freshwater seals can be found: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saimaa_Ringed_Seal
On May 29, 2008 at 7:40 am
Hi Manix,
Thank you for pointing that mistake out.
On May 29, 2008 at 8:41 am
good article and good idea
On May 29, 2008 at 9:02 am
Hi Tom
Thank you for your support
On May 29, 2008 at 9:50 am
Awesome pictures. Must be a hell of alot of fun visiting all those places.
That octopus would freak me out though.
On May 29, 2008 at 10:02 am
Wow! how beautiful, I wish I could dive.
On May 29, 2008 at 10:42 am
Beautiful collection of pictures, and I love the heart-shape island!
On May 29, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Keep up the good work!
Do you think you’d be able to link a page that tells about effective conservation practices and how to maintain these wonderful wonders when we visit?
On May 29, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Hi Tony Phipps
What ever you do, don’t let the octopus stick on your face mask then try to pull it out when you are underwater!!
Carmen, my friend, have you forgotten…? heheh
IcyCucky, thank you, that heart-shape island photo was Triond’s editing team effort!
Sammy, thank you. Wonderful suggestion. I will look into it
On May 29, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Attractive and very informative. Thanks.
On May 29, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Hi Unofre
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
On May 29, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Wow Rachel this is one beautiful article lots of photos to go with the story line. Wonderful displayed.
On May 29, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Hi Marie
Thank you. I loved doing this article. Glad you enjoyed it too
On May 29, 2008 at 9:54 pm
This is just awesome!! Well worth the look and the great read.Great photos,well written, enchanting and very interesting.
Rachel,you are doing a great job and you are moving up the ladder quickly. I look forwards to seeing more and more great articles from you. Way To Go!!!
On May 30, 2008 at 1:48 am
HI ‘The Quail’
Thank you for your very kind words and support
On May 30, 2008 at 1:52 am
TO ALL READERS
THANK YOU
HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THE PHOTOS. SEE IT FOR REAL, ITS EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL.
On May 30, 2008 at 6:49 am
Great article. This is the first time I saw this places and beautiful creatures. Good Job. God Bless You!
I hope you could visit some of my sites if you don’t mind. Thanks!
On May 30, 2008 at 6:59 am
Hi Acecampillo
Thank you. I am glad you liked the article. God’s creation
God bless you and your family too.
On May 30, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Wow these pics are really fascinating!!
On May 30, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Hi Emily
Thank you
On May 31, 2008 at 11:01 pm
I know I stopped to read a while back, I must have forgotten to leave word! Great, and wonderful article Rachel, the pictures and places were amazing, you did a *super job on this one =)
On June 1, 2008 at 1:56 am
Hi Francie
Thank you so much
I am always glad to hear from you.
On June 1, 2008 at 4:24 am
Amazing stuff!
On June 1, 2008 at 7:19 am
hi i like it! i like the octupus at the end. lol
On June 1, 2008 at 9:16 am
Hi MindIt, Thank you
Hi Elvis Lagrason, Thanks for visiting
Glad you enjoyed yourself 
On June 1, 2008 at 10:30 am
Beautiful pictures and good article.
On June 1, 2008 at 10:50 am
Hi Valli
Thank you.
On June 3, 2008 at 10:25 am
Facinating. I love the pictures too.
On June 3, 2008 at 10:28 am
Hi Josey
Thank you
On June 18, 2008 at 11:08 am
Beautiful photos and travel-inspiring locations. Be sure that your photos accurately follow the above descriptions; there is some sort of sea grass in a photo that follows the “deep sea vents”. Any green plant life needs light for photosynthesis to occur. Are you sure this is a deep sea vent photo?
On June 22, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Hi Colin
Thanks for pointing that out. The focus was actually on the octopus
On June 29, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Hi Rachel - thanks for this interesting and very good looking article! I hadn’t heard of a few of these places - it’s always good to learn!
On June 30, 2008 at 12:29 am
Hi RJ
Our earth is about 70% covered in water, there’s lots more to explore
On July 9, 2008 at 12:10 pm
What amazing photos, some of these places are new to me and they are so beautiful.
On July 22, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Thank you, Carmen. We have a lot more water on earth than land, and we have yet to learn everything there is here
on our beautiful planet - before we destroy it 
On July 30, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Exceptional article.
On August 10, 2008 at 6:16 am
amazing photos and article.i really want to see these places…thanks for sharing Rachel…
On August 11, 2008 at 7:56 am
Hi Hein and Nilufer,
Thank you for your support.
On March 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm
this is the coolest web site ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On June 24, 2009 at 9:55 am
Hi Mckenna
Thank you. It’s a beautiful planet, we have to treasure it.
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