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Divers get to experience beauty unlike anything we will ever see on land.

Coral reefs only add to the incredible natural beauty that exists beneath the water, and they are often the most sought out diving spots.

With so many coral reefs the world over, it's often difficult to even know where to begin.

While we definitely don't want to count any coral reef out, these top 5 are definitely the ones you do not want to miss.

The Great Barrier Reef

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef on the planet. It includes both inner and outer reefs along with stunning coral and exotic fish; the likes of which you will not see anywhere else.
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Make sure to plan your trip during the dry months to ensure that the weather is nice and the water is nice and clear. You'll see a more diverse collection of coral than you've ever seen along with amazing marine life.

The Palancar Reef

Located in San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico, the Palancar Reef is often described as a garden of sorts. The incredible vibrant colors of the coral look like nothing short of a flower garden, and you begin to wonder where such lush colors came from.

Palancar Reef is so beautiful, in fact, that many divers refer to it as the "underwater Garden of Eden."
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If you're looking for something that outdoes all others and will completely take your breath away (just be careful, you don't want to run out of air), the coral, lobsters, barracudas, and stingrays of Palancar Reef are calling to you.

Raja Ampat

Many will tell you that a coral reef is only as good as its numbers. If this is true, then Raja Ampat should definitely be topping the charts. This reef in Indonesia has a staggering 600 different species of hard coral for your viewing pleasure, along with over 1200 different varieties of fish!
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Raja Ampat is really unique in that its reefs are in immaculate condition. Somehow this has remained a relatively unexplored spot, despite its beauty. This is good news for you; you'll not only get to see untouched coral reefs, but you won't have crowds or wait times to deal with either.

Grand Central Station and Chimneys

Located in Fiji, this particular coral reef is actually known as the "soft coral capital of the world;" that's a pretty serious title to be carrying.

Carefully and beautifully preserved by the Namina Marine Reserve, Grand Central Station and Chimneys boasts over 1,000 different types of invertebrates, 400 corals, and over 400 marine plants; and these only include the ones that have been documented.
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Diving here will be like dessert for your eyes with everything from mangroves to sea grass beds. There are also incredible walls covered in sea fans, sea sponges, and crinoids.

As if that's not incredible enough, you'll also see plenty of bottlenose and spinner dolphins as well as various turtle species and whales.

Belize Barrier Reef

Ranked number two in terms of size, the Belize Barrier Reef offers an incredible assortment of corals, plants, sea creatures, and fish.

Amazingly, this coral reef actually has over 300 documented species of fish and 65 different types of coral.

If you've had the opportunity to dive in other coral reefs, you'll find that the coral here is even more exquisite. The shape and size of the coral combined with the presence of turtles and manatees makes the Belize Barrier Reef a totally unique experience.

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Coral Reef Rankings: The Top 5 Must See Coral Reefs In The World - DIVE.in

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Coral reefs only add to the incredible natural beauty that exists beneath the water, and they are often the most sought out diving spots. With so many coral reefs the world over, it's often difficult to even know where to begin.

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Pictures of animals in The Palancar Reef 

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Palancar Gardens & Santa Rosa Reef Cozumel

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Palancar Gardens - Palancar Reef Cozumel

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Cozumel, an island situated atop the second largest barrier reef in the world, was just a quiet little fishing community until it caught the attention of the famous ocean explorer and pioneer of marine conservation, Jacques Cousteau, who declared in his first documentary Cozumel to be one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas of the world.

There are three major reefs that circle Cozumel -- Palancar, and El Cedral. Palancar, on the southern side of the island, is what captured Cousteau's attention in 1960.The geography of the island protects these reefs from the open ocean and provides an ideal situation for dive sites. The reefs are easily accessible, with coral plateaus starting in less than 30 feet of water.The most popular sites are located on the west coast, just south of San Miguel.T he warm water averages temperatures between 75°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

The government of Mexico established the in 1996 to protect this treasure.It is prohibited to touch or remove any marine life within the confines of the park.These waters are filled with color from the wide array of marine life and corals.Don't forget to be on the lookout for such favorites as whale sharks and sea turtles.

In addition to excellent reef diving, Cozumel offers divers the opportunity to explore wrecks and experience the underground river systems (cenotes) of the peninsula.And even if you don't dive, put on a mask and snorkel and from Cozumel 's soft white sand beaches jump into clear blue waters to feel like you are swimming around in your own tropical fish tank.

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Cozumel, an island situated atop the second largest barrier reef in the world, was just a quiet little fishing community until it caught the attention of the famous ocean explorer and pioneer of marine conservation, Jacques Cousteau, who declared in his first documentary Cozumel to be one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas of the world.

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Palancar Reefs Scuba Diving Cozumel Mexico

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Palancar Reefs are best scuba diving sites in Cozumel Mexico. Palancar Reef is divided in four sections Palancar Caves, Palancar Bricks, Palancar Horseshoe and Palancar Gardens.

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Most of the people that go and visit Cozumel are going snorkeling to see The Palancar Reef. Also a lot of tourist go scuba diving to see this attraction.

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Some ways you can help save the reef is less pollution. Also, dispose of your trash properly. Recycle what should be recycled and dispose of all other items properly. Another is conserve your water usage. The less water you use the less pollution that goes into our waters.

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Some human threats to this reef are sewage. People don't recycle so all the trash goes into the ocean. Over-fishing is another threat. We humans like to fish in the wrong spots and we put the animals in this reef at risk.

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This reef is located in Cozumel, Mexico. Its a very large reef. Its depth is 30' to 80'. Turtles are very common in this reef. Some not so rare animals are angelfish, parrot-fish and green moray eels. Rare animals in this reef are nurse sharks and eagle rays.