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Hong Kong is surrounded by sea. The approximate sea surface area is 1650 sq km, and it is dotted with some 200 islands. The rocky reefs and coral communities of Hong Kong are home to a diverse and exquisite range of fish and marine fauna. Over 300 species of reef fish and 84 species of corals (hard & soft) have so far been recorded. Underwater visibility in Hong Kong does vary and is subject to prevailing wind and tide conditions. Depths also vary from shallow 5-10m dives, to deep 20-30m dives. There are a variety of artificial reefs and offshore islands to dive on. Small coral communities can also be found along the eastern coastline, which make ideal snorkeling spots. There are many dive operators based in Sai Kung and some dive shops also hire out diving equipment. Asiatic Marine/HK Outdoors is Hong Kong's most knowledgeable resource on diving conditions and dive related news. But inspite of certain drawbacks, the divers from around the world keep coming back. The diving operators provide high-quality tuition and weekend trips, and in recent years have built a solid technical diving business as a supplement to their more regular courses. Even night diving facilities are available in Hong Kong.
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