Mysterious and thrilling sights await scuba divers after dark on the reef in Belize

Scuba diving is an exciting sport that allows the adventurous to journey far beneath the waves and see fascinating things that could never be found above the surface. The animals are beautiful and unusual and the corals are gorgeous beyond description. By day, this underwater world is breath taking and it becomes something very different after the sun goes down.
In the darkness, the ocean is a mysterious and wonderful place. The animals that come out of hiding after dark are strange and very different than those to be found in the daylight. Many creatures hunt at night, making the reef a thrilling and exhilarating place. Sharks patrol the depths, crabs wander in the open, eels slither in and out of coral crevices in search of food, and octopus, one of nature's most intelligent hunters can be seen capturing fish that are able to hide from other predators. Turtles drift over the coral, looking for sponges to eat and massive stingrays glide silently on widespread wings.
These divers have entered the water and descended into the world of darkness, knowing that they are guests here and that they are at the mercy of the ocean. It's enough to make a person's heart beat a little faster as they shine their light in an effort to see the world around them. Animals appear out of the shadows, their eyes accustomed to the darkness and their senses perfectly adapted to this world. It's thrilling to see them up close enough to touch but intimidating at the same time. Exploring the reef after dark is a wonderful experience for anyone adventurous enough to take the plunge.