Nesgja

Nesgja is a lovely freshwater fissure filled with clear crystal water. These fissures can be seen all the way from the southwest to the northeast of Iceland and are caused by earthquakes. As a result, over time, some fissures fill up with glacial water that has been filtering through the lava fields for years before flowing directly into rivers, these fissures, or the ocean. The slowly dripping water through the porous lava rock has been perfectly filtered. Despite being shallow (4 meters deep), Nesgja is stunning in its beauty, crystal clear, and offers an underwater view of more than 100 meters.

The underwater landscape is covered in kelp forests and a variety of algae species, which provide both shelter and food for the various marine animals in the area, including flatfish, monkfish, scorpionfish, and others. You might also come across cods, pollocks, and Atlantic Herring. Keep an eye out for humpback whales, minke whales, sperm whales, and orcas that may be passing through the area while diving.

Location: Nesgjá, Greenland, North Iceland