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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
Ultimate Dive Sites by Todd Thimios is a highly recommended resource for divers with an assortment of fifty locations around the world. The guide is organized for divers of every skill level from professional to beginner with insight, tips, and advice from an expert diver and photographer. Thimios uses personal experience from over 3500 dives as a basis for the guide, making it ideal for those getting started or those looking for new places to explore. The locations included feature something that will meet every interest from seeing orcas in the Arctic to exploring Australia’s Rowley Shoals to blackwater night diving for those seeking more of a challenge. Each of these stunning locations offers amazing sights and experiences that will serve as the foundation for unbelievable trips and epic memories.
The guide is a colorful resource paired with gorgeous photography that highlights insight tips and practical information for divers. Todd Thimios captures the beauty of these global locations with information regarding gear, safety, qualifications, marine life, and directions. The guide focuses on the beauty and allure of these different places and what makes each one unique and special. By highlighting these qualities, you can see what drew Thimios to these places and what makes them so attractive. The guide is organized so that anyone of any diving level can find locations that fit their skill level and interest, including places for scuba diving, freediving, and exploring via submersibles. The tips provided are recommended to understand before going diving so that you’re aware of diver safety and ethical encounters with nature. While the book encourages exploration and immersing yourself in natural beauty, it is clear that respecting these locations is a priority. Tips are included for photographers such as how to adapt equipment for underwater and what to do when cage diving. Each section features a different tip which gives the guide more of an extensive appeal. Ultimate Dive Sites is a stunning and thorough guide that is a great introduction to diving and an ideal resource for professionals seeking new places to explore.
