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Photos: Divers explore fascinating reefs and shipwrecks in Aruba

Underwater paradise is home to coral formations, diverse marine life, ancient shipwrecks

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Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor
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Known for its immaculate beaches and glistening oceans, Aruba is a tropical paradise with a wealth of undiscovered gems beneath its surface.
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Its coral reefs are among the most amazing and intriguing natural treasures. An astounding variety of marine creatures can be found living in these lively habitats that are brimming with life.
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Divers from around the world travel to Aruba to explore its stunning reefs. Aruba has a plethora of underwater marvels to explore, including the well-known Antilla Shipwreck and colorful coral gardens.
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A green sea turtle rests on the bottom of the Arashi reef off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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A trumpetfish swims around the Antilla Shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Divers swim by the hull of the Star Gerren, a sunken ship, off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Fish swim around the Antilla Shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Grunt fish swim around the Arashi reef off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Yellowtail snappers swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Two spiny lobsters hide in a crevice in the Arashi reef off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Fish swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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A squirrelfish swims around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Grunt fish swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Fish swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Divers swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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Fish swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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A green sea turtle rests on the hull of the Star Gerren, a sunken ship, off the coast of Noord in Aruba.
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