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Adventures For Divers, Snorkelers
With quite a few submerged wrecks offshore in our part of the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” some dating back to the Civil War days of blockade runners and pirates, plus a number of artificial reefs, diving and snorkeling is a popular activity for the more adventurous.
Diving charter boats and equipment are available, and for scuba divers, there are a number of great locations to view colorful and exotic underwater life.
For those of us who want to conserve fossil fuels but still be on the water and not in it, the Wilmington area offers superb opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. Rentals as well as guided tours are readily available at a number of locations. Our river, our marshes and our sounds provide incredibly diverse ecosystems and wildlife to explore and appreciate.