Ghostly Destinations Under the Ocean

Statues, shipwrecks, and underwater parks form unique, fascinating attractions with mystical settings.

Yonaguni Memorial, Japan:The Yonaguni Monument was discovered in 1986 off the coast of Yonaguni, an island in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Since then, it has been the subject of much research and debate. The massive rock has straight edges and flat surfaces, forming a shape that closely resembles a pyramid. Some believe it is man-made, while others claim it is simply a block of sandstone that has taken on an unusual shape due to geological activity.

Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA), Cancun, Mexico:This unique underwater museum features 400 life-size and human-sized sculptures set on the sand at the bottom of the ocean. Each sculpture is designed to be a home for coral and marine life. Visitors can get there by boat and then dive down to view the sculptures. The sculptures range in appearance from a group of people to a Volkswagen covered in seaweed.

Ginnie Springs, Florida, USA:Florida has many freshwater caves to explore, but Ginnie’s is a favorite because of its easy access and crystal clear waters. You don’t need much training to explore the large cave at Ginnie Springs. It’s safe for experienced scuba divers. The sunlight streaming through the cave’s opening creates a dramatic backdrop.

Sweepstakes Shipwreck, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada:There are about 6,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, most of them inaccessible. However, some are in shallow water, including Sweepstakes in Bug Tub Harbor, Lake Huron, Fathom Five National Marine Park. Sweepstakes sank 150 feet from shore in September 1885 and is still intact. It is a popular attraction for divers and tourists.

Dos Ojos, Tulum, Mexico:This sinkhole has two entrances and has appeared in many adventure and science fiction films. It is a great destination for scuba divers or those brave enough to explore the bat cave.

Statue of Christ of the Abyss, San Fruttuoso, Italy:This 2.5-meter-tall statue of Christ has been located in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of San Fruttuoso since the 1950s. With its arms outstretched and its face turned upward, the statue has become a popular tourist attraction 17 meters below the seabed.

Great Blue Hole, Belize:This 300m diameter sinkhole is located in the middle of Belize's Lighthouse Reef and is a popular diving spot. The limestone shell surrounding this vertical cave is 12m deep. The deeper you go, the larger and more beautiful the stalactites become.

Green Lake, Tragoess, Austria:During the fall and winter, Austria’s Green Lake is just a dry valley. But in the summer, when the mountain snow and glaciers melt and flow down, it transforms into a magical lake. By June, the entire park is submerged, making it an incredible diving spot.

Silfra Fissure, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland:The Silfra fissure offers thrill seekers the chance to have a unique experience: diving between two continental tectonic plates. This rift between the Eurasian and North American plates widens by 2cm each year, and features crystal clear waters and impressive geology.

Amphitrite Statue, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territory:If you want to meet a mermaid, you should go to Grand Cayman Island. One of the strangest destinations here is the haunting mermaid statue located at a depth of 15m. The statue is 2.7m tall, weighs more than 270kg, and is inspired by Amphitrite, the sea goddess and wife of Poseidon in Greek mythology.

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