A largely unexamined world of marine life lives in the range of six inches to six feet. They are the little guys that dwell in the shallows and sea grass. Crustacean, fish, nudebranchs, snails and marine vegetation can get passed by as the enthusiastic diver treks out to the deeper depths. The sea grass and mangrove roots act as a filter to the shallow reef when it rains. It helps control damaging erosion and becomes a nursery for many juvenile species of marine life.
Sea grass can hold as many or more varieties of life than the deeper depths of the ocean.
If you bend over into the water with your mask on and take a look around, you would discover a world that will remind you to watch your step next time you stroll through the shallow waters. Some of the most beautiful corals and marine life can be observed with merely a mask, snorkel and fins. In order for you to enjoy them, you should first be a comfortable in the water. Practice your snorkel and breath holding techniques. Once this is accomplished you'll be able to pay more attention to observing and interacting with the marine life.