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School of Pelican Barracudas - Wolf Island, Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador
Think big - really big - that's what the Galapagos Islands are all about. 525 nautical miles west of Ecuador, deep in the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are the perfect location for the world's greatest natural aquarium and that's exactly what they are. Featuring Whales, Sharks, Mantas, and just about every other creature you can think of, the Galapagos Islands are a truly epic dive destination. The winner of the Rest of the World round, the Galapagos Islands ended the race in fifth place.