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10 of the worlds best snorkeling destinationsBy Tammy Kwan, for CNNUpdated 2356 GMT (0656 HKT) August 9, 2015(CNN)Its a common holiday letdown. You slap on your snorkeling gear, eagerly anticipating the tropical fish and colorful reefs that await as you enter the crystal-clear shallow waters. Instead, you find yourself face to face with a sea of flippers, bleached coral and bright orange life jackets. It can be frustrating to try to find a spectacular snorkeling destination that hasnt been taken over by crowds.But not impossible. We asked a few marine experts to share some of their favorite places to snorkel. In these top snorkel spots youll be bumping fins with reef fish, humpback whales and non-stinging jellyfish - to name just a few.Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia)At the top of the list is Raja Ampat, or Four Kings, located in Indonesias West Papua province. Experts say its hard to find anywhere else in the world that compares, given its got the worlds greatest concentration of marine life for a region of its size and 75% of all known coral species in the world.A marine oasis with more than 1,000 different species of fish, sea turtles, sharks and manta rays, snorkeling here means largely having the place to yourself as the isolated islands are scarce of people.Snorkelers come face to face with fish and coral in every direction while swimming the waters of this archipelago, which is made up of 50,000 square kilometers of islands and water. Each day you get to experience something different, says marine biologist and snorkeling guide Lee Goldman of Coral Triangle Adventures.For info on getting there/where to stay, check out Indonesias official tourism website. Komodo National Park (Indonesia)Though Komodo National Parks celebrity inhabitants steal the show - its one of only five islands in the world where you can see Komodo dragons in the wild - the snorkeling here is not to be overlooked.MORE: The worlds most luxurious dragon huntBeing a World Heritage Site for more than 30 years, the reefs and islands of this Indonesia national park are heavily protected, giving their abundance of underwater life and corals a chance to flourish.The area is also rich in nutrients, thanks to the cold water that flushes into the park from the Indian Ocean, keeping the marine life fed. You really know youre in a different part of the world when youre in Komodo, says Coral Triangle Adventures Goldman. The Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)Unlike most spots on this list, snorkeling in Ecuadors Galapagos Islands doesnt revolve around colorful coral and tropical fish. This is the place to see big marine life - were talking sea lions, sharks, dolphins, turtles and even penguins.Being the basis of Charles Darwins Theory of Evolution, the Galapagos Islands offer snorkelers fascinating and unique mammals both on land and beneath the sea. The islands remote location means that underwater wildlife are friendly and approachable - mainly because they dont encounter humans all that often. Theres a good chance youll be approached by a playful sea lion or a group of turtles that will happily swim alongside you, says Jim Sano, vice president of travel, tourism and conservation with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).The Coral Triangle (Asia Pacific)Stretching from Eastern Borneo all the way across Bali, the Philippines, most of Indonesia and the Solomon Islands, the Coral Triangle is the center of the worlds marine biodiversity. Its home to 75% of all known coral species in the world and encompasses 647 million hectares of land and sea. What makes it so awesome for snorkelers is that you dont have to go deep to check out the regions 2,000 species of reef fish, which hang out just below the surface. The region also nurtures six of the worlds seven marine turtle species. MORE: Mapping the reefs of the Coral TriangleThe PhilippinesDont usually think of the Philippines as a go to destination for snorkeling?WWFS Sano stresses that its one of the most beautiful places for underwater activity.Many of our frequent snorkelers have said that this was their favorite trip - they were delightfully surprised, he says.Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is home to one of the most populous and diverse ecosystems on the planet. A notable standout is the Bay of Donsol, home to whale sharks - the worlds largest living(现存的) fish. Visitors have the opportunity to swim next to these gentle and friendly giants. Another area worth checking out is Noa Noa Island, which has thousands of colorful reef fish and thriving reefs. MORE: Swimming with whale sharks in the PhilippinesSilver Bank (Dominican Republic)Silver Bank is one of only a few places in the world where humans can swim and snorkel alongside humpback whales.Its in a relatively shallow stretch of the Caribbean Sea, making it off limits to large ships. This makes it a safe haven for the North Atlantic humpback whale population to mate and give birth.Snorkelers can catch up with the humpback whales between December and April, when they pass through the area. Palau (Micronesia)Ever want to swim with jellyfish without having to worry about getting a nasty sting by one of them? Palaus Jellyfish Lake is the place to go. A boat ride and short hike will take you to this unusual and isolated lake, inhabited by millions of harmless jellyfish. But its more than jellies that make this Micronesia island a top snorkeling destination. Palaus shallow and healthy reefs are home to a diverse range of habitat.Visitors can encounter marine life such as turtles, tropical fish, manta rays and sharks.Great Barrier Reef (Australia)Everyones familiar with the Great Barrier Reef. Yet its popularity isnt without substance nor should it be overlooked.Made up of 2,900 individual reefs and stretching more than 2,300 kilometers, its the worlds largest coral reef ecosystem and has been around for half a million years.The reefs here are easily accessible to snorkelers and filled with a diverse range of fish and coral.The water is warm, making it the perfect environment to explore the unmatched underwater scenery.Sadly, scientists say it could become extinct as soon as 2050 due to climate change.Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing oceans to warm, they say, bleaching the reefs corals to death.Solomon IslandsOccupying the eastern tip of the Coral Triangle, the Solomon Islands are a popular destination for scuba divers. Part of their fame stems from the presence of so many sunken warships - some of World War IIs most bitter South Pacific battles took place here. But the Solomon Islands are a great destination for snorkelers, too. In places like Uepi Island and Mary Island you can wade off shore to find beautiful reefs filled with sea life such as giant eagle rays, sharks, barracuda and batfish.Isla Holbox (Mexico)A sleepy island off Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Holbox is the worlds top destination for whale shark swimming, says Ted Martens, vice president of marketing and sustainability with Natural Hab