Florida

The next dive site must mention in the top best dive sites in the United States is Florida. Florida’s oceans contain pelagic such as sea turtles, sharks, whales, and sailfish with their elongated bill and distinctive sail that often stretches the entire length of their back. If the manatees haven’t satisfied you, then during the summer months lemon sharks can be found in the shallower waters around the reefs. The corals are alive with knobbly sea rods – grey and naked like a tree after a forest fire – and stony symmetrical brain coral.

A two-hour drive north of Tampa, dive in Crystal Rivers King Spring. For those with proper training and experience, caverns start at 30 feet (9 meters) and drop down to 50 feet (15 meters). Expect to see the manatee often referred to as a sea cow, this relative of the elephant has a docile face dominated by its whiskered, upper lip. Located 50 minutes from Miami is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park with 40 living coral species and 650 varieties of fish. The Molasses Reef has spur-and-groove formations, boulder corals, caves, lobsters, turtles, and rays.

Location: Florida, US.

Best Time To Dive: From May through October.