Youve seen everyones holiday scuba diving snaps. You want to brave the waters and deep dive into the ocean. But, quite rightly, youre scared to take the plunge.
So the best thing might be to test the waters at a safe, controlled swimming pool where there is no current nor terrifying fish floating by.
Dor those that are interested in going deeper than the average depths, Poland is opening the worlds deepest pool.
The Deepspot pool will be 45 metres deep and has been created for professional and beginner divers alike.
For those who want to see all the action but dont want to gear up, theres also a glass tunnel for viewing purposes. You can amp yourself up watching other divers before you commit to the waters.
Viewers wont be able to peer into the space below 20 meters, as the deepest part of the pool is encased in a submerged cylinder.
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The entire thing will be filled with 8,000 cubic metres of water which is the same as 27 Olympic-size swimming pools.
If all that has got you excited, then dont worry – theres set to be an even deeper pool opening in the UK.
Located in Msxczonów, south of Polands capital Warsaw, Deepshot is set to open in Autumn of this year.
It takes the crown from Italys deepest pool which is submerged at 42 metres.
Neither of these are deep as Blue Abyss though, a 50m-deep pool, set to open in the UK in 2020.
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Deepspot will hold the title of deepest pool for six months before Blue Abyss opens in Colchester.
Whether you want to dive or not, Deepspot has plenty to offer. Theres the underwater tunnel for spectators, conference, training, and hotel rooms with views of the pool.
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