At first light, our boat left the Karnataka coast — carrying trained scuba divers and first-time explorers, all buzzing with excitement. The destination: Netrani Island, a remote heart-shaped patch in the Arabian Sea known for its vibrant underwater world. After a two-hour ride into open waters, the sea turned still, the gear went on, and the anticipation turned into awe. Beneath the waves, the world was nothing short of magical.
