Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Antigua and Barbuda. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Antigua and Barbuda boast beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. There are a number of wrecks to be explored. Reef sharks, rays and squid call Antigua and Barbuda home. Lesser known than their Caribbean neighbors, Antigua and Barbuda have dive sites for all levels. When is the best time to go diving in Antigua and Barbuda? You can dive in Antigua and Barbuda at any time of year. Hurricane season is from July to November. The dry season is from January to April which boasts the best visibility. What is the water temperature? The water is always warm in Antigua and Barbuda ranging from 26°C to 28°C all year-round. What are the currents conditions? Currents are typically mild to strong How good is the visibility? The visibility is usually good from 15 to 40 meters. What are Antigua and Barbuda best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Pillars of Hercules: Labeled after the famous Greek God, located to the South of Antigua. Large limestone rock foundations can be found above and below water. With a maximum depth of 22 meters, divers can spot lobsters, barracuda, snapper and more. Next is Jettia’s Wreck: Sunk in 1817, this wreck is located at a depth of 8 meters and is broken up into several parts. Corals have covered the parts of the boat and make for a great home for marine life. Finally on our suggestions is Cades Reef: Probably the most famous reef in Antigua, this 7 miles of reef has several dive sites located along it. Marine life including nurse sharks, turtles, and rays can be found. Sites usually range from 15 to 25 meters. That's it on out top list, you can always read through more on our dive sites directory. Tell me something about the country? With over 365 beaches, locals like to say there is a beach for each day of the year. Crystal blue waters are perfect for sailing and other water sports. Barbuda is popular with turtle lovers as they head to the island to nest. Thank you for taking the time to listen to isdo’s Diving guide. Let us know what you think and whether you have any dive sites you think should be added to the list. Would you like to become part of the isdo family? Head over to isdo.app and join to find a community of divers just like you. Made by divers, for divers. We hope you learned a little something in today’s episode but be sure to tune in next time for another diving destination. As always, head over to isdo’s podcast playlist and subscribe if you can’t wait to learn about diving in another part of the world. Every Destination Dive Guide can be found at booking.isdo.app. To catch all isdo’s latest news be sure to give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook at ISDO Dive. Happy bubbles and see you next time!

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Tunisia. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Tunisia has some of the best diving in the Mediterranean. It has dives for all experience levels. One of the best parts of diving in Tunisia is that diving is usually done from the shore. The main diving towns in Tunisia are Hammamet, Cap Bon, Monastir and Tabarka. When is the best time to go diving in Tunisia? Diving in Tunisia can be done at any time of year. Although, from March to November the weather is best. What is the water temperature? The water temperature varies by season. In winter, the water drops to 16°C. In summer, it rises to a warm 26°C. What are the currents conditions? Currents are typically none to medium How good is the visibility? The visibility is usually good from 10 to 30 meters. What are Tunisia’s best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Pigeon Grotto, Tabarka At a depth of 2 to 12 meters, this is a great site for both novice and experienced divers. The Pigeon’s Grotto is a series of connected underwater caves and swim throughs. This is an enjoyable dive which will get your adrenaline pumping. Next is Hannibal Wreck, Monastir A stunning wreck at a depth of 31 meters, with some interesting marine life to spot including groupers. Finally on our suggestions is Takrouna Wreck, Hammamet The Takrouna wreck is a German warship that sank in WWII. It’s located at a depth of 20 meters making it a great dive for even novice divers. Dolphins and pilot whales can be found at this site. The wreck is memorable as you can spot a jeep on the deck. That's it on out top list, you can always read through more on our dive sites directory. Tell me something about the country? Tunisia is an interesting country in Northern Africa located on the Mediterranean sea. It has eight UNESCO world heritage sites. The Ichkeul National Park is one of the most famous UNESCO sites with over 500 species of plants and 200 species of animals. Tunisia has many souqs, or ‘markets’, which make an interesting stop on any of your travels. Thank you for taking the time to listen to isdo’s Diving guide. Let us know what you think and whether you have any dive sites you think should be added to the list. Would you like to become part of the isdo family? Head over to isdo.app and join to find a community of divers just like you. Made by divers, for divers. We hope you learned a little something in today’s episode but be sure to tune in next time for another diving destination. As always, head over to isdo’s podcast playlist and subscribe if you can’t wait to learn about diving in another part of the world. Every Destination Dive Guide can be found at booking.isdo.app. To catch all isdo’s latest news be sure to give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook at ISDO Dive. Happy bubbles and see you next time!

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Switzerland. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? While not everyone’s first choice for a diving destination, Switzerland is known for beautiful landscapes and has some even more stunning dive sites to explore. Popular types of diving include: river diving, altitude diving and ice diving. Much of Switzerland’s water comes from melting glaciers and a drysuit is highly recommended. Verzasca River is a famous diving spot famous for its visibility. Lake Zurich and Lake Leman are two popular lakes for diving. Some of the dive sites are deep walls with a depth of over 50 meters, it’s important to have good buoyancy on a dive like this. Most dive sites are accessed from shore. While marine life is limited, certain fish species can be found in many of the lakes which include pike, roach and carp. When is the best time to go diving in Switzerland? When deciding when to go diving in Switzerland it’s important to know that March to October offer the warmest water and calmest conditions. November to February is best for ice diving. What is the water temperature? At 20m, the water temperature is between 5°C and 6°C all year-round. In summer, the temperature can rise to 20°C at the surface. What are the currents conditions? Most often none. How good is the visibility? Between 1 and 5 meters in most lakes but can rise to 30 meters in Verzasca river. What are Switzerland’s best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Lac Lioson Located in the Alps at 1800m, Lac Lioson is a stunning high-altitude lake that has ice diving in the winter. Under the ice, divers can observe the stunning light rays refracting off the ice. Next is Lavertezzo Located along the river Verzasca, Lavertezzo is a stunning dive site. The river is carved into rock, with beautiful rock formations to spot throughout the dive. The glacier water is crystal clear offering amazing visibility. Finally on our suggestions is Hirondelle Wreck, Lake Leman One of Lake Leman’s famous dive sites, the Hirondelle was actually the first steam passenger boat on Lake Geneva in 1855. The Hirondelle sank in 1862. It is now located at a depth of 42 to 67 meters making it reserved for experienced divers. That's it on out top list, you can always read through more on our dive sites directory. Tell me something about the country? Switzerland is famous for its beauty and landscapes. With stunning mountains, rivers and over 7000 lakes, the country has so much to offer. Switzerland is a landlocked country. Hiking and skiing are two popular activities in Switzerland. It has the highest peaks in Europe. Everywhere you walk in Switzerland looks like it should be out of a postcard. Stroll along the lake, explore old towns with cobbled pathways, Thank you for taking the time to listen to isdo’s Diving guide. Let us know what you think and whether you have any dive sites you think should be added to the list. Would you like to become part of the isdo family? Head over to isdo.app and join to find a community of divers just like you. Made by divers, for divers. We hope you learned a little something in today’s episode but be sure to tune in next time for another diving destination. As always, head over to isdo’s podcast playlist and subscribe if you can’t wait to learn about diving in another part of the world. Every Destination Dive Guide can be found at booking.isdo.app. To catch all isdo’s latest news be sure t...

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Jamaica. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? With a huge coastline, varied conditions and topographies, South Africa has some interesting diving opportunities. In South Africa, not only can you see the Big 5 above water but also below. This includes the great white, bull shark, hammerhead, sand tiger shark and tiger shark. South Africa has a huge variety of marine life from sea lions to humpback whales. South Africa lies along two oceans: the Atlantic and the Southern Indian Ocean. Diving in South Africa was made famous by the Sardine Run and the ability to dive with great white sharks. While these are both incredible experiences, diving in South Africa is so much more. When is the best time to go diving in South Africa? It’s possible to dive all year round in South Africa. The best time of year depends on what part of South Africa you will be diving in. The area around Kwa-Zulu Natal has warm water all year round. What is the water temperature? The water temperature depends on where you will be diving. Cape Town in winter drops as low as 14°C and in summer rises to 28°C. Around Kwa-Zula Natal the water temperature is 22°C in winter and 31°C in summer. Divers should be aware that conditions can be challenging due to large swells and cold water. What are the currents conditions? Currents are typically calm to quite strong How good is the visibility? Depends on where you will be diving. Around Kwa-Zulu Natal visibility is usually between 20m and 40m. In Cape Town it is between 2m and 20m. What are South Africa’s best dive sites Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with The Great Sardine Run The Great Sardine Run is from May to July when sardines travel up the coast of South Africa to Mozambique. Millions of sardines’ swim in unison which makes for a remarkable site. In addition, spend your time spotting sharks, game fish and dolphins try to hunt them. Most boats will spend time above water looking for the shoals of sardines and drop you right in the center of the actions. Next is Gansbaai Only 2 hours from Cape Town, Gansbaai is famous for its sharks. Home to colonies of seals and penguins, sharks have become known to feed in this area. One of the main reasons divers head to South Africa is for the chance to dive with great white sharks. Local operators offer a cage diving experience in order to dive with these majestic sharks. No diving certification is required to cage dive. Finally on our suggestions is Protea Banks, Shelley Beach, Kwa-Zulu Natal A beautiful and intricate reef with amazing topography. It’s the home to game fish including barracuda, snapper and tuna. Different shark species come here to hunt the fish including bull, hammerhead and tiger sharks. That's it on out top list, you can always read through more on our dive sites directory. Tell me something about the country? South Africa is famous for its wildlife. From birds, fish, mammals and reptiles, South Africa has it all. South Africa tries to protect its wildlife by establishing numerous land and marine national parks. Thank you for taking the time to listen to isdo’s Diving guide. Let us know what you think and whether you have any dive sites you think should be added to the list. Would you like to become part of the isdo family? Head over to isdo.app and join to find a community of divers just like you. Made by divers, for divers. We hope you learned a little something in to...

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Jamaica. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Albania has some wonderful scuba diving spots. Located in the Mediterranean, it boasts beautiful crystal blue waters. Quickly becoming a tourist hotspot, Albania is a new go-to summer destination. Dive sites are usually at a depth of 20 to 30 meters, although some wrecks are located down at 50 meters. The majority of the bottom topography is sandy and rocky. Albania is still under-rated compared to neighboring Italy and Greece. Albania has great conditions and numerous wrecks suitable for every level of diving. When is the best time to go diving in Albania? The best time to dive in Albania is between May and October when outside temperature and water temperature are at their highest. During the summer months, there is little rain which helps visibility remain good, usually up to 20 meters. What is the water temperature? The water temperature drops to 5°C in winter and rises to 23°C in July and August. What are the currents conditions? A lot of sites in Albania have moderate undercurrents. How good is the visibility? Visibility is usually between 10 and 15 meters. What are Albania’s best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with The Po Wreck Albania’s wrecks are world famous. Accessed via the shore, in Vlorë Bay there is a 150 long WWII Italian hospital ship wreck. The wreck sits between 18 and 33 meters; therefore you must be a Diver Level 2 or higher. The Italian medical ship ‘Po’ was sunk by British torpedo bombers on March 14th, 1941. At night, the pilots did not realise it was a medical vessel and decided to bomb the ship. During the attack, Mussolini’s eldest daughter Edda Ciano Mussolini was working on the ship as a nurse for the Red Cross and survived the attack that caused 21 casualties. Next is Sarandë Italian freighter SS Probitas Located on the sandy bottom of the Bay of Sarandë, only 300 meters from shore, lies an Italian cargo ship from World War II. The ship was sunk during World War II by German bombers. There is a surface buoy which marks the wreck. SS Probitas is about 115 meters in length, at its shallowest point it rests at 3 meters tapering down to 18 meters. The inside of the ship contains military equipment and thousands of glass bottles. Finally on our suggestions is Ksamil Bay Ksamil Bay is a sheltered site containing a labyrinth made of rocks and features dozens of pen shells sticking out of the sea floor. It’s an easy and shallow dive suitable for all levels. There is a chance to spot rays during this dive. That's it on out top list, you can always read through more on our dive sites directory. Tell me something about the country? Albania is located in Southeastern Europe, with a population of close to 3 million. Situated on both the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It has maritime borders with Greece, Montenegro and Italy. It is a richly diverse country, containing snow-capped skiable mountains in the Albanian Alps but also the sunny coast along the Mediterranean Sea. Thank you for taking the time to listen to isdo’s Diving guide. Let us know what you think and whether you have any dive sites you think should be added to the list. Would you like to become part of the isdo family? Head over to isdo.app and join to find a community of divers just like you. Made by divers, for divers. We hope you learned a little something in today’s episode bu...

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Argentina. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Located in South America, Argentina has the South Atlantic Ocean to the East and Drake’s Passage to the South. Dive sites can go deep with most not reaching the bottom until 50 or 60 meters. The bottom structure is heterogeneous, a mixture of sand, stones and rock formations. Many do not even think of Argentina when they think of scuba diving. Those brave enough to dive in the cold waters near Ushuaia and Tierra de Fuego can be fortunate enough to spot sea lions, or on the Peninsula of Valdes, maybe elephant seals. Peninsula Valdes is home to an important breeding population of the endangered Southern right whale, as well as important breeding populations of southern elephant seals and Southern sea lions. You might even hear whale songs all the way through a dive! The Monte Cervantes Shipwreck at Ushuaia was discovered relatively recently and is the main attraction of the Beagle Channel. To dive in Argentina, the majority are fans of cold-water diving, with a preference for wall and drift dives both in salt and freshwater. The most popular dive sites are located in the Valdes Peninsula, Puerto Madrina and Ushuaia. The low water temperature attracts a large range of fish and marine animals, including sea lions, dolphins and sharks. When is the best time to go diving in Argentina? Diving is possible year-round in Argentina. Although, dry-suits may be required for the winter months. What is the water temperature? In Buenos Aires, from December to February the water is between 15°C to 17°C in summer and 8°C to 9°C in winter months. In Ushuaia, water temperature is between 2°C and 10°C all year-round. What are the currents conditions? Currents are typically moderate to strong currents in Ushuaia. How good is the visibility? The visibility is usually high at around 30 meters. What are Argentina’s best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Valdes Peninsula The Valdes Peninsula is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline is home to many marine mammals from sea lions, to elephant seals and fur seals. This peninsula is also the breeding ground for Southern right whales. Golfo Nuevo and Golfo San José are protected bodies of water around the peninsula and around Patagonia. The baleen whales arrive between May and December, for mating and to give birth, as the water is usually calmer here than in the surrounding areas. There’s a chance to see orcas in the open sea off the peninsula. Orcas are known to beach themselves on shore as they hunt sea lions and elephant seals. Next is Punto Loma Punta Loma is located a mere 25-minute boat ride from Puerto Madryn along the Peninsula Valdes. This area is made memorable by the chance of diving with sea lions. The site is easy and shallow, great for new divers. Sea lions are known to approach divers if they sit waiting calmly on the seabed. There are numerous photo opportunities with these playful pups. Finally on our suggestions is Estancia Tunel, Ushuaia Ushuaia, in Patagonia, is labelled as the ‘City of the End of the World’ because of its location on the southernmost tip of Argentina. Estancia Tunel features a small underwater wall reaching down to 10 meters and extending out to about 23 meters. There’s a lot to see including a kelp forest, jellyfish, sea lions, corals and king crabs. Scuba diving in Tierra del Fuego is a unique experience. The spo...

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Armenia. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Armenia is an interesting destination as you can experience so much nature within one country, including deserts, mountains, woods and lakes. Diving is done in Lake Sevan, one of the largest fresh-water high-altitude lakes in the world. It boasts crystal-clear waters perfect for underwater photography. When is the best time to go diving in Armenia? The best time to go diving in Armenia is summer between March to October. What is the water temperature? The average water temperature of Lake Sevan is 10°C. In winter, it gets as low as 4°C, and in summer the temperature rises to 17°C. What are the currents conditions? Currents are typically calm. How good is the visibility? The visibility in Lake Sevan is usually between 4 to 10 meters. What are Armenia’s best dive site? We suggest diving at Lake Sevan Lake Sevan is one of the largest fresh-water high-altitude lakes in the world. Surrounded by mountains, the shores of the lake are picturesque. The water visibility ranges from 4 to 10 meters depending on the weather. There are over 250 types of plants in the lake with fish that are endemic to Lake Sevan alone. It’s suitable for technical divers or to learn how to dive. It offers a memorable altitude scuba diving experience. Tell me something about the country? Armenia is a landlocked country located in Western Asia. It’s neighbours include Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. Armenia is a mountainous country, with many natural wonders to explore that are quickly becoming popular with tourists. There are hot springs in Arzni and Jermuk, forests in Dilijan, Aghveran, and Tsaghkadzor, and caves to the Southeast of the country. Thank you for taking the time to listen to isdo’s Diving guide. Let us know what you think and whether you have any dive sites you think should be added to the list. Would you like to become part of the isdo family? Head over to isdo.app and join to find a community of divers just like you. Made by divers, for divers. We hope you learned a little something in today’s episode but be sure to tune in next time for another diving destination. As always, head over to isdo’s podcast playlist and subscribe if you can’t wait to learn about diving in another part of the world. Every Destination Dive Guide can be found at booking.isdo.app. To catch all isdo’s latest news be sure to give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook at ISDO Dive. Happy bubbles and see you next time!

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Australia. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Home to the largest reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef, divers from all around the world flock to Australia to explore one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The Great Barrier Reef is home to 3,000 individual reefs off the mainland and across 900 individual islands stretching over 2,300 kilometers. It has over 400 types of soft and hard coral, and is home to about 10% of the world’s fish species. Throughout Australia, there are wonderful diving locations around Byron Bay, Sydney, Cook Islands and so many more. With reefs, walls, wrecks, caves, caverns, cage diving and night diving, there is something to suit everyone’s taste. Dive sites can reach depths of 100+ meters and the bottom structure is made up mostly of hard and soft coral. When is the best time to go diving in Australia? In some places in Australia, the climate is good year-round to offer sublime diving conditions. For the best conditions, visit late August to December which is when the water is warm, conditions are best, the sea is calmest and visibility is at its highest. For a chance to see the Minke whale, the season runs from June to August. Humpback whales usually visit between August and October. In South Australia, you have the chance to dive with great white sharks from May to February. What is the water temperature? The temperature changes depending on where you are but at the Great Barrier Reef, the temperature is 21°C to 24°C in winter and 30°C in summer (December to February). What are the currents conditions? Depending on the dive site and weather conditions, there can be a mild to strong current. How good is the visibility? In Australia, visibility is usually between 15 and 20 meters and in some areas can rise to 40 meters. What are Australia’s best dive sites Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Ningaloo Reef Ningaloo Reef is world-famous as the largest fringing reef system at a whopping 260 kilometers long stretching the western coast of Australia. Ningaloo is a famous tourist attraction as whale sharks are known to visit these waters. The chance of spotting whale sharks is not the only draw. It’s a true ecosystem with over 500 species of fish, 600 species of mollusks, 300 species of hard and soft coral, not to mention everything else! With white sand, the Ningaloo Coast has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When you’re not in the water, spend the time soaking up the sun under a palm tree with a coconut in hand. Next is Fish Rock Cave Fish Rock Cave is one of Australia’s top 10 dive sites. The dive starts at 24 meters depth, at the Southeastern side there is a cave entrance. The cave runs for about 15 meters before it rises vertically into a chimney, torches are needed to be able to see. The cave then opens up to a large chamber where grey nurse sharks often swim past. You can spot a variety of nudibranchs and occasionally Spanish dancers. There are two bubble caves where divers are able to surface, remove their masks and regulators and speak. The cave then exits to a part appropriately labeled the aquarium, where tropical and cold-water fish meet. There is a strong current upon exiting the cave with the chance of spotting interesting marine life. Finally on our suggestions is Challenger Bay Challenger Bay is a memorable dive with a sandy bottom and beautiful coral gardens. With dozens of cleaning stations, divers will watch fish ...

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Austria. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Austria is a landlocked country so you wouldn’t immediately assume that it would be good for diving. For some truly unique scuba dives head to Austria, boasting a huge number of lakes known for excellent visibility. Dive into the Green Lake for an opportunity to swim through a real underwater park while admiring crayfish, crabs and snails. Diving in Austria is usually characterised as pristine, crystal-clear water, with calm conditions. Some lakes go much deeper than 100 meters, remember to dive within your limits. The bottom structure is usually rocky, sandy or silty. When is the best time to go diving in Austria? The best summer diving is done between April to November. The ice diving season starts in November. From August to April, dives in Green Lake are not possible due to low water levels. What is the water temperature? It really depends on where you dive. Zelenoe Lake ranges from 5°C -7°C all year-round, while there are other lakes that reach 26°C to 27°C in summer. What are the currents conditions? Usually none How good is the visibility? The visibility in lakes is usually between 5 to 30 meters but can reach 80 meters. What are Austria’s best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Green Lake (Grüner See) Grüner See (Green Lake) is a lake in Styria, Austria located in the village of Tragöß. Green Lake is surrounded by the Hochschwab Mountains and forests. Earning its name from its emerald-green water, the clean and clear water comes from melted snow from the Karst mountains. During winter, the lake is only 1 or 2 meters deep. As air temperature rises and snow begins to melt in spring, the whole basin below the mountains fills with water. During May to June, the lake is about 12 meters in depth. It is a truly sensational dive and a perfect spot for underwater photography with its unusual landscapes and great visibility. A variety of water creatures live in the lake including crabs, snails and trout. Next is Lake Attersee Lake Attersee, or Kammersee, is Austria’s third largest lake. It is a beautiful lake in the Alps. There are over 24 sites to choose from suitable for every level from beginners to more advanced divers, those wanting shallow or prefer deep. There are some freshwater fish like perches, barracudas, eel and Arctic chars. The Attersee is one of the best places in Austria to learn how to scuba dive. Interesting dive sites: Underwater Forest, Black Bridge and Ferrari Chapel. Finally on our Weissensee Kärnten (Weissensee Park) Lake Weissensee is one of the most beautiful and highest alpine diving lakes. With visibility usually ranging between 10 to 20 meters and beautiful sunken forests lining the bottom. Scuba diving can be enjoyed all year-round and ice diving is possible between December and February. Divers have a range of spots to choose from suitable for different levels. Dive sites are located along the shore and are usually accessed by boat. There are pikes, carps, perches, chub, grass carps and more to find. That's it on out top list, you can always read through more on our dive sites directory. Tell me something about the country? Austria is a mountainous landlocked country located in Central Europe. Austria shares its borders with Germany and the Czech Republic in the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the East, Italy and Slovenia to the South and Liechtenstein a...

Welcome, this is Jane, an ai for the International Scuba Diving Organization otherwise known as isdo. And I am Mat, another AI invited to this podcast to interact with Jane, and you’re listening to i-s-d-o's Destination Dive Guide. We want to welcome you to this week’s podcast about diving in Egypt. This podcast aims to show you what diving is like around the world. It includes diving conditions, when to visit and the best dive sites. At isdo, we believe that one of the best parts about scuba diving is that it makes you travel to places you may be unlikely to otherwise visit. Let’s get started, are you ready to dive in? Egypt is one of the pillars of civilization with a history dating back to the 6th-4th millennia BCE. Millions of tourists come from all parts of the world to visit the Pyramids. It has many famous tourist destinations along the Red Sea and on the Sinai Peninsula. The Red Sea has been named one of the 7 wonders of the underwater world due to its biodiversity and beauty. It has over 200 species of soft and hard coral and over 1,100 fish species. Characterised by its colourful reefs, variety of marine life, sunny weather, blue crystal clear water and some wonderful wrecks, Egypt is a scuba diving and free-diving haven. Dahab is one of the places to learn scuba diving with a whole range of centers driving down course prices. Egypt has something for everyone, from recreational to technical diving, CMAS to the most advanced. Types of diving include: reefs, wall dives, drift dives, boat dives, wreck dives, cavern dives, night dives, technical diving, freediving, deep dives and so much more. The bottom structure is either sandy, rocky or coral. There is something to suit everyone’s taste in Egypt, so come explore the underwater world! When is the best time to go diving in Egypt? Diving is a year-round activity in Egypt with water temperature never dropping below 20°C and rising to 30°C in the summer months. The best months to visit are usually September and October or March and April. Summer runs from May to the start of October. There is a chance of spotting hammerheads between June and September and whale sharks between May and August. What are the currents conditions? Depending on the dive site, weather and water conditions, the currents can range from none to strong. How good is the visibility? Visibility in Egypt is high ranging from 20 to 50 meters. What is the water temperature? 21°C to 30°C in the Red Sea depending on the time of year. On the Mediterranean side, the temperature ranges from 14°C to 27°C. What are Egypt’s best dive sites? Here are some of out top picks: I'll start with Blue Hole The Blue Hole is one of Egypt’s most famous dive sites. It’s a submarine sinkhole, the hole has a maximum depth of over 100 meters. Known as ‘the saddle’ there is a shallow opening to the open sea at around 6 meters. There is a 26 meters long tunnel, made famous by technical divers and labeled ‘the arch’; it has a ceiling to a depth of 55 meters. The hole and coral wall surrounding it are filled with coral and fish. Next is SS Thistlegorm SS Thistlegorm was a British Merchant Navy ship built in 1940 by Joseph Thompson & Son in England. With a length of 128 meters, it has become the most famous wreck in the Red Sea. Sunk on the 6th of October, 1941 by German bombers near Ras Muhammed. SS Thistlegorm can be easily visited from Sharm el Sheikh or Dahab. The wreck is at a depth of 30 meters making it suitable for advanced open water divers and above. The ship remains largely intact, you can even spot trucks and motorbikes. Finally on our suggestions is Elphinstone Reef Elphinstone Reef is famous for being one of the only places on earth where you can dive with the oceanic whitetip shark and hammerheads in the same dive. It is a standalone reef in the Red Sea situated 30 km north of Marsa Alam. The best time to spot the oceanic whitetip shark is between October to December. You have a chance to spot manta rays between May a...