National Geographic shares a breath-taking view of Tobago’s mesmerizing underwater landscape
Posted Nov 14, 2024
Thursday 14th November, 2024, Scarborough: “I’ve never seen blue sponges in my life,” said Angelo Bernardino, National Geographic Explorer and Ecologist, while exploring some of Tobago’s most unique dive sites. In a journey that spanned the entire Amazon River Basin – from the icy 20,000-foot peaks of the Nevado Ausangate Mountain in the eastern Andes of Peru to its freshwater plume that reaches as far as the Caribbean Islands, the unspoilt shores and vibrant reefs of Tobago present a stunning finale to National Geographic’s newest documentary, Expedition Amazon now streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu and NGTV.
Known by many as a diver’s paradise, Tobago boasts over 50 well-established dive sites, including the London Bridge Arch in Charlotteville, the Kelleston Drain off the coast of Little Tobago, Angel Reef in East Tobago and the Mount Irvine Wall and Kariwak Reef to the west of the island. Thick with sponges, corals and the largest known brain coral in the western hemisphere, divers can expect to find a vast array of marine life including moray eels, lobsters, sea horses, barracudas, tarpons, rays and the world-famous leatherback turtle.
In addition to the Expedition Amazon documentary, the National Geographic also unveiled a special online photo essay title The Plume, showcasing the island’s striking beauty beneath the surface through the captivating lens of Peschak: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/into-the-amazon/the-plume
Commenting on the vivid depictions of Tobago’s remarkable underwater landscape by National Geographic, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL), Jason Antoine said:
“As one of the Caribbean’s hidden gems, Tobago remains a destination waiting to be discovered by many. With our reefs now featured in National Geographic, we hope to welcome more divers and travelers eager to experience their beauty firsthand. National Geographic’s spotlight on Tobago’s mesmerizing underwater landscape captures the essence of our natural allure, showcasing why Tobago should be on everyone’s travel list.”
National Geographic’s recognition of Tobago further propels the island’s unique tourism offerings on the global stage, providing travelers, explorers and viewers around the world with a vibrant view of a rich dive experience that takes you beyond the ordinary!