9 Marine Sanctuaries You Can Virtually Scuba-Dive in Right Now, No Wetsuit Required
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If you've always wanted to go scuba-diving around the world, now's your chance to (figuratively) dive in! You don't need to be scuba certified to check out any of these beautiful diving locations. In fact, all you need is your computer or phone and you can explore the depths of some of the coolest dive spots you've ever seen. You can swim around a shipwreck, flutter among a school of fish, and even hang out with sea lions, all with these virtual dives from the National Marine Sanctuaries. Find videos and photos of the dive spots that you can view with 360-degree capabilities on your computer, and if you have virtual reality goggles you can connect to your phone, you'll get an even more immersive experience. Read through to start your dive — no wetsuit required!
Flower Garden Banks
See what you can find in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas when you go underwater at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Gray's Reef
Swim with a school of fish in Gray's Reef, which is off the coast of Georgia.
Olympic Coast
Hang out among the sea lions and anemone off the coast of Washington.
Stellwagen Bank
If you've ever wanted to explore an underwater shipwreck, you can do just that at Stellwagen Bank.
Thunder Bay
The depths of Lake Huron are home to several pieces of preserved shipwrecks, all waiting for you to explore.
Channel Islands
Swim with the sea lions in this immersive video from the Channel Islands off the coast of French Normandy.
Monterey Bay
Immerse yourself in the chilly waters of Monterey Bay when you go on this dive.
American Samoa
Check out all the coral in Tafeu Cove, which is just one of the places you can dive into in American Samoa.
Florida Keys
Go underwater in the Florida Keys and you can check out the Aquarius Reef Base.