The underwater world of the oceans is hidden from our sight. Only a curious and trained person can dive and enjoy the bright colors and grandeur. Diving opens before us a beauty that can strike any imagination. Underwater, the scuba diver gets acquainted with the life of fish, swims among corals, delves into mystical caves and finds wrecks. The underwater kingdom of each of the four oceans has its own flavor, and I really want to get to know you closer.
Pacific Ocean
Immersion in the waters of the Pacific Ocean promises many unforgettable experiences. This is the largest body of water on our planet, and underwater inhabitants in it are more than 100 thousand species.
The largest representative of these waters is the gray whale crossbars. The mass of this handsome man is about 35 tons. Habitat - the lower layers of the body of water. From time to time, huge whales come up in shallow bays, usually during breeding.
The underwater world of the oceans is inhabited not only by peaceful inhabitants, but also by predators. For example, an unusual leopard shark lives in the Pacific Ocean . Many divers, having noticed a predator with an original color, try to take a picture with it. But it can end badly. When calm, the leopard shark will not attack, but if the diver injures itself on sharp coral or stone, then it will react to the smell of blood. The maximum length of such a shark is a little more than two meters, weight - 20 kg. Small representatives of this species often end up in aquariums or private aquariums of wealthy people.
In the Pacific Ocean you can find snakes, stone fish, mollusks, sea urchins. All these representatives emit paralyzing poison, and communication with them can be dangerous for the scuba diver.
In these waters there are many small fish swimming with silver or motley flocks. Watching their movements is especially interesting. Valuable salmon fish, fur seals and many other representatives are also found here.
Atlantic Ocean
The underwater world of the oceans is interesting to watch in the Atlantic. The second largest body of water on Earth is divided into two parts by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Many fish and mammals live here. An unusual sight are flocks of flying fish, moon fish, huge crayfish, sea wolf and many other inhabitants.
The underwater kingdom of the Atlantic many times surprised scientists with previously unknown species of fish, worms and jellyfish. Extreme divers can dive to sunken ships, visit the Bermuda Triangle and tickle their nerves, hiding from predatory sharks.
Indian Ocean
Diving into the waters of the Indian Ocean is like a fairy tale. The riot of colors and the diversity of living things is breathtaking. In the warm waters of the reservoir live the brightest inhabitants of the oceans. Here you can find coral fish, parrot fish, giant octopus, sea beauties and colorful sea worms.
The unique conditions of the Indian Ocean make its fauna very interesting for observation. Many species of fish and shellfish, representing the underwater world of the oceans, live only here and are not able to survive in other latitudes. However, we must not forget about the dangers that await in the underwater kingdom.
Arctic Ocean
This body of water is considered the smallest of all oceans. Its waters are severe and restless, but even here there is its own underwater world. Do not expect a wide variety, the main local inhabitants are phytoplankton, kelp, various jellyfish and some species of large and small fish. In addition, there are whales.
The giant mussel and the largest jellyfish in the world - cyanoea - look very unusual.
Dangerous inhabitants of the depths
Speaking of danger, almost everyone imagines huge predatory sharks. Deep sea shark is very dangerous for humans. And certain rules must be observed in order not to become its prey. Scientists know more than 350 species of sharks, but this figure is not final, as unknown representatives continue to fall into their field of vision. Various types of dangerous predators live in the waters of all oceans. The following species are capable of attacking a person:
- White shark;
- blue (blue) shark ;
- fox;
- hammer fish;
- sandy;
- brindle;
- gray nanny and others.
It should be borne in mind that any shark, the size of which exceeds 1 meter, can be potentially dangerous.
Predatory fish are considered very dangerous : barracuda, moray eel, big sea bass and so on. A person is better off not getting in their way.
Barracuda is called the ocean pike. This predator is found in subtropical and tropical waters. A flock of fish hunts, very rapidly, attacks unexpectedly and quickly disappears. The speed of barracuda during hunting can reach 60 km / h.
One of the predators that can attack a person is moray eel. This fish waits in ambush and attacks the victim who found itself on its territory. And given the size of the predator (in some individuals, the body length is more than three meters), the damage can be very serious.
Small fish can also be dangerous. Nature supplied them for protection with poisonous spines, fins and growths.
The unusual, bewitching beauty of the underwater kingdom cannot but attract attention. But no matter how hard a man tries, he will never be able to unravel all the secrets and explore this world completely.