Flanked on both coasts by two mighty ocean currents, the cold Benguela and the Warm Aghullas, South Africa's underwater world is spectacular in its range and diversity. Numerous articles have been published about the wildlife and hardly anyone on the planet has not been captivated by the sight of massive Great White Sharks leaping high into the air in the pursuit of their Seal prey.

Kelp forests with hordes of Urchins, Cape Lobsters and Southern Right Whales make the chilly waters of the West Coast home. The South east Coast is home to some curious groupings of animals, unique on the planet. This is due to the mixing effect of the cold and warm currents running along it. It is not unusual to see tropical species of fish swimming happily alongside their cold water cousins. This richness plays a large part in the famed "Sardine Run" or as we like to call it "The Greatest Shoal on Earth"

Along the warmer waters of the East Coast off Natal lies the Fossilized Sand Dune known as Aliwal Shoal. This site has been a regular visitor in the various diving publications top 10 places to dive in the world. The Shoal is stunning in its diversity. It is home to one of the Largest aggregations of Sand Tigers in the World and has been declared a Marine Protected Area