Explore The Mesmerizing World Of Chennai’s Underwater Aquarium A Guide To Scuba Diving

Chennai, the southernmost metropolis in India has plenty on offer when you decide to embark on an absorbing exploration. The centuries-old temples, beaches, churches, and a paradise for foodies apart, it is the Magical Marine World of Chennai’s Underwater Aquarium offering scuba diving that tops the list and is a must-visit attraction for the young and young at heart visitors to this historic city.

Chennai’s underwater aquarium

The underwater tunnel aquarium is 70 meters long and fabricated in acrylic is also the first of its kind in the country. The aquarium plays host to an array of marine lives from the mainland including freshwater fishes and lobsters, sharks, stingrays, and many other exotic species drawn from different aquatic regions in the Indian Ocean. The aquarium has 5 zones and each zone is dedicated to absorbing marine environments such as a gorge, rainforest, coastal, mangrove, and Deep Ocean. Adding to your visual pleasure are some 3 dozen acrylic display tanks and some of these tanks are cylindrical. Apart from the entertainment value, you will also have the opportunity to see the aquatic creatures in their respective natural habitats.

Experience scuba diving

Throughout the week (local weather permitting), between 10 am and 4 pm visitors can enjoy scuba diving as part of the visit to the Chennai’s Underwater Aquarium. You need not have any prior experience in scuba diving since experienced instructors will assist you throughout the duration underwater and also provide theoretical and practical training. Your underwater experience will last for about 20 minutes and throughout this duration, your instructor will be with you to ensure total safety. Your relatives or friends accompanying you will wait inside or outside the aquarium unless they are also scuba diving. Each slot for scuba diving takes up to 2 persons and if you are a certified scuba diver you are allowed to explore the tank in the company of an instructor so that best practices only are followed.

Age and fitness 

Visitors aged 12 years and above are allowed to enjoy scuba diving at the Chennai’s Underwater Aquarium but you should be accompanied by an elder friend or relative who is above 18 years of age. Apart from this, every visitor choosing scuba diving should be free of respiratory disorders and physically fit to stay underwater for the duration you are scuba diving. 

Conclusion

The ability to breathe underwater comfortably is the singular requirement to enjoy this amazing scuba diving opportunity when you are visiting Chennai’s Underwater Aquarium.