OBJECTIVE: To view different species of underwater plant life

GRADE: 9-12 and above

MATERIALS: SCUBA Diver Certification, diving equipment, underwater photography equipment (optional), selected dive site information

PROCEDURE: Review various sites on the Internet using the Internet Validation Checklist for Professional SCUBA Diving Instructors or through various travel offices; contact local SCUBA diving businesses for more information.

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Many families enjoy becoming certified divers together. They then enjoy traveling around the world to venture into the world of undersea dive sites experiencing the awesome nature of underwater plant life.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The library, travel brochures, and the Internet offer several reference sources for dive sites all over the world. For example, you may refer to the dive site found in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico where the secrets of Tulum have been lost for over 500 years. The ancient Tulum Castillo safely guided Mayan navigators through dangerous reef passages in the day or night. These reef passages, as well as others found all over the world, may be explored by you. Also, be sure to research and familiarize yourself with undersea plant life that may or may not be harmful to human contact.

EVALUATION: An awesome exploration of undersea plant life including fire coral, reefs, and sea life that will leave a lasting impression of the beauty and majesty of the sea upon yourself and your travel companions.