Cuba's marine platform has coral reefs running along the perimeter of the entire country
Because it is an island with a sub tropical climate a series of excellent beaches have been developed and its coastline is adorned by many unexplored peninsulas. Cuba boasts nearly 300 beaches and keys, 20 cave systems and more than 150 species of fish from the Atlantic Ocean. Snorkeling in the waters of Cuba's marine platform is a veritable paradise - with gorgonians (order Gorgonacea), sponges (Spongia spp., Euspongia spp., Hippospongia spp., Demospongia spp.) and a wide variety of colorful fish submerged in its corals. There are also many caves that serve as a refuge for multiple forms of sea life.
Cuban waters are warm and transparent, with temperatures that vary between 23C and 30C with a visibility of 20-30 meters. There are various seaports and places of great beauty where one can practice water sports in all its forms, including snorkeling. The resorts and beaches that dot Cuba's coast and that are described in the website, TravelCubaCaribbean.com, offer an unforgettable underwater world to discover.