The scuba diving in northern Mozambique completely captured my heart and spirit. Colours of violet, lavender, turquoise, teal, pink and cobalt surrounded me. Marine life was abundant, and I found myself swimming around sea turtles as jellyfish hovered above me. But discussions with avid divers revealed that perhaps never again will I find such pristine sights that remain so untouched by tourism. Given the rapid development of the recently discovered offshore gas deposits, this unspoiled underwater wonderland may exist for only a small amount of time.

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