Th eC H of /O 1) eC terra firma.” and the “freakiest” thing he’s ever done | while diving (for Fred, that’s quite a statement). In pursuit of his Hawaii story, writer Fred Garth came face to face with the hot stuff, which he vividly described as “.hemorrhaging Much of the region (particularly Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea) remains unexplored, making this one of the true last frontiers for divers.įor our writers, these destinations represent a lifetime of longing. Mind-boggling variety of just about everything that lives under the sea, and in concentrations that will cause your inner diver to shake his head in disbelief. To explore the Ring of Fire, turn to page 53. Off the Big Island, hot magma falls into cool waters, and makes for a dive that truly sizzles. Offshore, rich waters cradle reefs laden with Rib- bontail Eels, Caledonian Stingers and more.Īt the hub of it all are the Hawaiian Islands. Its lava has recently spilled over, leaving a town to rebuild. We then venture over to Papua New Guinea and hear the rumbling of Tuvurvur. Above water are smoking volcanoes, mangroves, rain forests and snow-covered mountains-an all- inclusive terrestrial experience. Dives off Bali, Komodo, Irian Jaya, Sangihe and Lembeh Strait feature everything from Harlequin Shrimp to Black-tipped Sharks. Stretching in all directions to the south are the 13,000 islands of Indonesia.
On the north side, in the Malaysian State of Sabah, we encounter Bumphead Parrot- fish, Manta Rays, Gray Reef Sharks and incred- ible shipwrecks. South and east of Thailand is the island of Borneo. Topside, it's surrounded by a rich culture famous for its smiling people.
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