SNORKELING
Depending on your water comfort and snorkeling skills there are many opportunities around the island of Rota.
The following may help you in choosing some of Rota's snorkeling sites:
Shoreline Access Guide for the Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota
Rota Snorkeling Advice
 Observe ocean conditions for a while before entering the water.
Do not overestimate your watermanship skills
Make a plan before entering the water including alternate exits
Make sure you drink plenty of water before your snorkeling trip. The sun and saltwater can dehydrate a person
very quickly.
Wear a t-shirt, rash guard or thin wetsuit for sun protection, stinging things in the water and contact with the reef.
Boats - If you see or hear a boat while snorkeling, locate the boat and wave to it or hold a fin or your arm up in the
air above your head if it gets close or you think it might get close. Hopefully this will alert the boat operator to your presence in the water and they can avoid
coming close to you and not run over you.
Things To Be Aware Of
Jellyfish. Usually certain times of the year.
Dehydration - very easy to do. Some signs of dehydration include headaches and muscle cramps.
The Sun!!! Sunburn of varying degrees, sun stroke and heat stroke.
Unexploded ordnance - Bombs, bullets, etc. Be especially careful if you find white chaulk like pieces as this may be
white phosphorus, which was used in bombs. For this reason it is considered dangerous. When it is brought out of the water and exposed to air it reacts to
oxygen at ambient temperatures, which causes self-heating and eventual combustion. There have been several local cases of people being seriouly burnt after finding pieces underwater
and not knowing what it is tucked it in their bathing suits and upon surfacing and being in open air have had the pieces ignite while still in contact with their
bodies causing painful and serious burns. So take note!
Rota was the site of WWII action and a lot of things got left behind or buried. Do not pickup or handle any of these materials as they can still be dangerous even
after 70+ years. You can report any findings to an island resident or the local police.
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