Night Dives last about an hour, and are conducted on the reef at about a depth of 40 feet. Near the end of the dive the group is led to a sand patch and everyone kneels down, or gets comfortable, and as agreed to in the dive briefing, turn out their lights. We know, this sounds a little creepy, but it can be the best part of the dive. First, it is not that dark. The whiteness of the sand reflects what little light there is, and the effect is much like a snow-covered night in other lands. Second, and this is what we are after, as our eyes become accustomed to the gloom tiny points of white light start to appear suspended in the water around us. As our eye continue to dilate to the darkness, more and more show themselves hanging in vertical strings in every direction. These are the “Strings of Pearls”. On a good dark night they are out by the zillions, and with a little imagination you can find yourself floating out amongst the stars.