Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca ranks 4th on the list of the best dive sites in Dominican Republic. The aquarium is a protected dive site teaming hundred of Caribbean fish including snapper, blue striped grunt, and sea breams. With a maximum depth of 10m/33ft, the Aquarium is excellent for divers of all experience levels and offers advanced divers the option to explore various swim-through caverns. As a protected dive site, divers will be able to visit the coral restoration projects and see how critical coral species are replanted back to the surrounding reefs. If lucky, you might just meet Francoise, the resident barracuda swimming through with a large school of small sennets. Divers interested in exploring the Aquarium can visit the protected dive sites along the eastern coast of the island during an eco dive trip to Playa Blanca.

Avoid standing on reefs, picking up starfish or other live animals (including coral), and stay at least five feet away—even nearby recreational activities such as snorkeling and diving can stir up sediments and smother coral. When engaging in such activities, it's best to swim with a buddy, keep your distance, and be mindful of your buoyancy and fins while enjoying the underwater scenery.

Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic