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Brazil Underwater Photo Sites (2)
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"The company Mercurius Wilson, sounds, was a tug of medium, used in general services in the ports served by the company.
Along with the sailboat, played an important role in the trailer of the central span River Bridge in the 70s.
The two tugs acted in the twin ports of Recife and Suape. In recent years at the Mercurius was working at the port of Joao Pessoa, PB., Ending its operations in 2004, due to wear of more than 30 years of service in the same year was decommissioned and sent to Recife.
In 2006 it was donated by the company, along with the Vessel and Taurus, the project of artificial reefs in the city of Recife.
The Mercurius was maintained for a year, away from the tourist diving operations, and is open only to researchers design Car Wrecks, Artificial"
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For diving here you need to go to São Paulo and contact a dive center
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"Taurus, the firm Wilson, sounds, was a little tug, but with great maneuverability especially in tight harbors, devise its system of rotating propeller within the duct.
He worked in ports such as Suape and Recife. where in 2003, during a maneuver in the river mouth sank, remained well
a few days. A rescue operation has brought the tug to the surface again. After the Wreck, due to damage and long-term use, the tug was decommissioned, leaning against the port of Recife where desequipado and was finally donated to the design of artificial reefs."
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| Facts about Taurus's wreck, Brazil It is in Brazil- Taurus's wreck, Brazil is in the Atlantic (South).
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Shipwreck Itapagé located on the southern coast of Maceió-AL. Torpedoed during the Second World War by German submarine U-161. Date of sinking: 26 .09.1943.
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Fantastic dive spot at the coast of Natal in Brazil coast, this is a geological formation in shallow waters eroded by water the place has formed an intricate chanels and caverns with fantastics landscape and imense amount of fish life.
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At Arraial do Cabo. Rio de Janeiro
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A huge reef to be explored.
| Facts about Barra Grande- Baixo sul Baiano- It is in Brazil
- Barra Grande- Baixo sul Baiano is in the Atlantic (South).
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
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My dive home, excelent point in Brazil with large marine life in a preserved form, the second best place in Brazil, lots of corals, marine caverns, drifts, tech all tye of dives in the place.
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Recife. Pernambuco. Brazil.
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Fernando de Noronha
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Turtle in the famous site Batente das Agulhas, a few miles away from the Natal Shore, in the north east of Brasil. This site was recently considered as one of the best by a diving magazine in Brazil. I saw a lot of barracudas and it was a great experience to swim for a while with this magnificente turtle.
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Excelent place not only do dive, but to spend some time.
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The french Angelfish is a very beautiful and big subject, a natural choice for some good photos. This was taken in the warm waters of Natal - 29ºC!
| Facts about Barreirinha - Pirangi do Sul - Natal / RN- It is in Brazil
- Barreirinha - Pirangi do Sul - Natal / RN is in the Atlantic (South America coastal).
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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My PhD. research takes place here, at Arvoredo Reserve, considered the southern limit for the distribution of many tropical (warm) water species.
| Facts about Arvoredo Archipelago (Arvoredo, Gales and Deserta island)- It is in Brazil
- Arvoredo Archipelago (Arvoredo, Gales and Deserta island) is in the Atlantic (South America coastal).
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Classic dive at the city of Recife's sea coast.
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This is one of the most fantastic ship wrecks of Brazil coast, it is like an marine aquarium. We have taken a live aborad using a brazilian company with exquisite service and the dives are outstanding.
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The one of the best places In the world to me. Fernando de Noronha.
You can find many sites from Fernando de Noronha Island. Located at Brazilian NE In a "Pernambuco" State. If you want information about Noronha Visit the site click here you can see pics and information about the island.
| Facts about Fernando de Noronha - Brazil- It is in Brazil
- Fernando de Noronha - Brazil is in the Atlantic.
- The typical depth is 50+ Metres 160+ Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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Situated in the Região dos Lagos, the city is famous among the scuba divers and those who love the sea. White sand beaches and crystal clear waters are an invitation to relax.
Arraial is strategically located near to Cabo Frio and the sophistication of Búzios. All this intense night life is close to the charming comfortable pousadas of Arraial.
Distance (approximately): 180km from Rio de Janeiro. 15min from Cabo Frio and 30min from Búzios.
How to arrive:
Bus: regular lines leave the Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio (bus station)
Car: use the Via Lagos highway until Cabo Frio, then take the proper exit to Arraial do Cabo.
More than 40 dive points scattered around the small bay formed by the continent and the Cabo Frio Island. The map above indicates just a few of these points.
Depths can vary from 12m to more than 50m in some spots.
During the dives you will be able to observe turtles, moray eels, large schools of fish, sea horses, rays, octopus and much more.
For the experienced diver we offer the chance to explore underwater caves, historical shipwrecks and submersed canyons.
The rocky bottom is covered by rigid and soft corals, sponges of many different shapes and colors.
Making the submarine scenario very special.
Dive Center:
Dive Point Atividades Subaquaticas
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If you fly into Rio de Janeiro and have a little time, it definitely pays to visit this dive shop before planning your diving in Brazil.
The friendly staff will gladly help you book your trip and can tell you about other great dive destinations in Brazil as well.
| Facts about Arraial do Cabo- It is in Brazil
- Arraial do Cabo is in the Atlantic (South).
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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