The craze for snorkeling among people across the world is increasing big time. So, this Video is all about the world’s top 10 destinations where you can go for snorkeling. Check them out!.To Know more, Visit:http://afterhours.wesrch.com/

1. Top 10
Snorkeling
Locations
In The World

2. Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia)

3. Raja Ampat: Home to 75% of all known coral species.At the
top of the list is Raja Ampat, or Four Kings, located in
Indonesia's West Papua province.Experts say it's hard to find
anywhere else in the world that compares, given it's got the
world's greatest concentration of marine life for a region of its
size and 75% of all known coral species in the world.A marine
oasis with more than 1,000 different species of fish, sea turtles,
sharks and manta rays, snorkeling here means largely having
the place to yourself as the isolated islands are scarce of people.
Snorkelers come face to face with fish and coral in every
direction while swimming the waters of this archipelago, which
is made up of 50,000 square kilometers of islands and water.

4. Komodo National Park (Indonesia)

5. Though Komodo National Park's celebrity inhabitants steal the
show ­­ it's one of only five islands in the world where you can
see Komodo dragons in the wild ­­ the snorkeling here is not to
be overlooked.Being a World Heritage Site for more than 30
years, the reefs and islands of this Indonesia national park are
heavily protected, giving their abundance of underwater life
and corals a chance to flourish.The area is also rich in
nutrients, thanks to the cold water that flushes into the park
from the Indian Ocean, keeping the marine life fed.

6. The Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)

7. A friendly sea lion might pop over to say hello during your
Galapagos snorkel.Unlike most spots on this list, snorkeling in
Ecuador's Galapagos Islands doesn't revolve around colorful
coral and tropical fish.This is the place to see big marine life ­­
we're talking sea lions, sharks, dolphins, turtles and even
penguins.Being the basis of Charles Darwin's Theory of
Evolution, the Galapagos Islands offer snorkelers fascinating
and unique mammals both on land and beneath the sea.The
islands' remote location means that underwater wildlife are
friendly and approachable ­­ mainly because they don't
encounter humans all that often.

8. The Coral Triangle (Asia Pacific)

9. Stretching from Eastern Borneo all the way across Bali, the
Philippines, most of Indonesia and the Solomon Islands, the
Coral Triangle is the center of the world's marine
biodiversity.It's home to 75% of all known coral species in the
world and encompasses 647 million hectares of land and
sea.What makes it so awesome for snorkelers is that you don't
have to go deep to check out the region's 2,000 species of reef
fish, which hang out just below the surface.

10. The Philippines

11. Don't usually think of the Philippines as a "go to" destination
for snorkeling? WWF'S Sano stresses that it's one of the most
beautiful places for underwater activity."Many of our frequent
snorkelers have said that this was their favorite trip­ they were
delightfully surprised," he says. Made up of more than 7,000
islands, the Philippines is home to one of the most populous
and diverse ecosystems on the planet.A notable standout is the
Bay of Donsol, home to whale sharks­the world's largest living
fish.Visitors have the opportunity to swim next to these gentle
and friendly giants.Another area worth checking out is Noa
Noa Island, which has thousands of colorful reef fish and
thriving reefs.

12. Silver Bank (Dominican Republic)

13. Silver Bank is one of only a few places in the world where
humans can swim and snorkel alongside humpback whales.It's
in a relatively shallow stretch of the Caribbean Sea, making it
off limits to large ships.This makes it a safe haven for the
North Atlantic humpback whale population to mate and give
birth.Snorkelers can catch up with the humpback whales
between December and April, when they pass through the area.

14. Palau (Micronesia)

15. Snorkelers love hovering above a "blue hole" in a Palau
reef.Ever want to swim with jellyfish without having to worry
about getting a nasty sting by one of them? Palau's Jellyfish
Lake is the place to go. A boat ride and short hike will take you
to this unusual and isolated lake, inhabited by millions of
harmless jellyfish. But it's more than jellies that make this
Micronesia island a top snorkeling destination. Palau's shallow
and healthy reefs are home to a diverse range of habitat.
Visitors can encounter marine life such as turtles, tropical fish,
manta rays and sharks.

16. Great Barrier Reef (Australia)

17. Everyone's familiar with the Great Barrier Reef. Yet its
popularity isn't without substance nor should it be
overlooked.Made up of 2,900 individual reefs and stretching
more than 2,300 kilometers, it's the world's largest coral reef
ecosystem and has been around for half a million years.The
reefs here are easily accessible to snorkelers and filled with a
diverse range of fish and coral.The water is warm, making it
the perfect environment to explore the unmatched underwater
scenery.

18. Solomon Islands

19. Occupying the eastern tip of the Coral Triangle, the Solomon
Islands are a popular destination for scuba divers.Part of their
fame stems from the presence of so many sunken warships ­
some of World War II's most bitter South Pacific battles took
place here.But the Solomon Islands are a great destination for
snorkelers, too.In places like Uepi Island and Mary Island you
can wade off shore to find beautiful reefs filled with sea life
such as giant eagle rays, sharks, barracuda and batfish.

20. Isla Holbox (Mexico)

21. A sleepy island off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Holbox is
the world's top destination for whale shark swimming, says
Ted Martens, vice president of marketing and sustainability
with Natural Habitat Adventures."These giant creatures are
actually harmless," he adds.During the summer months, the
whale sharks swim near the surface and feed on plankton.This
is when snorkelers can swim next to the gigantic fish­some of
which can reach up to 18 meters (60 feet) in length.As for the
island itself, it's famed for its sound eco­tourism practices.

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