Where Imagination Runs Free - The Crystal Coast - North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks - (Page 6) On, In & Under the Water From the tip of Emerald Isle to the far reaches of Cape Lookout, life here has always revolved around the water. Today, those who come to these shores will find some of the best fishing, diving and boating in the country, all wrapped in an authentic coastal charm no other destination can match. M arlin. Giant Bluefin Tuna. King Mackerel. These are just a few of the fish that visit the ocean off North Carolina’s Crystal Coast each year, and competitions like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament have lured sportsmen here in hopes of landing big prizes. For the casual angler, charter boats will take them to the same waters, or they can simply cast their line on one of the several fishing piers or in the surf on any number of beaches. But there are other wonders beneath the surface. As one of the top shipwreck diving destinations in the country, divers know the Crystal Coast as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” where a collection of freighters, tankers and even a German U-boat wait to be explored. Local dive shops can handle everything from lessons and certification to all-day trips to the most exciting and haunting wrecks. 6
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