Why can't you swim in blue holes?
Why can't you swim in blue holes? In the deep spots, the water temperature can go down to 50 degrees or colder. The body can cramp up, and sometimes people can't get back out. Higbee says that in the past 20 years, he and his company have responded to at least 15 drowning incidents at local blue holes.
What is the most famous Blue Hole in the world?
Believed to be the world's largest feature of its kind, the Great Blue Hole is part of the larger Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a World Heritage site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Are there fish in the Blue Hole?
Tourism. The Great Blue Hole is a popular spot among recreational scuba divers who are lured by the opportunity to dive in sometimes crystal-clear water and meet several species of fish, including midnight parrotfish, Caribbean reef shark, and other juvenile fish species.
Does it cost to swim in the Blue Hole?
Small fee of $10 gives you access to the Blue Hole and the adjacent lake to swim in.
Can you snorkel Blue Hole?
The Blue Hole is a world-renowned marine site, attracting divers and snorkelers from around the globe eager to explore its incredible underwater formations, including stalactites and limestone formations.