Diver records images of the bottom of Lake Palmas and the aquatic fauna The bottom of Lake Palmas is a scene that arouses curiosity, but few have the opportunity to see it up close. Records made by diver and businessman Leonardo Costa, 47, have attracted attention on social media by revealing a true "hidden world": an environment full of life, vegetation and rock formations below the surface. The most recent video was recorded this Tuesday (21). Leonardo, who is from Rio and has lived in Tocantins for 26 years, produces, as part of his diver hobby, videos that combine diving and fishing techniques, in addition to sharing conservation tips. In records published on social media, he dives to depths ranging from 12 to 14 meters, reaching up to 20 meters, to show native fish species and explain the dynamics of the local ecosystem. ? Click here to follow the g1 TO channel on WhatsApp "This lake on our doorstep is very inviting. I started out of curiosity with a friend, using just diving goggles, without fins, on the banks of the Tocantins River", says the diver. He says that starting the practice was challenging because of the pressure in his ears and that he needed to seek professional courses and technical knowledge to practice the sport safely. READ ALSO: Producers in Tocantins harvest at night to avoid the risk of fires Guinea fowl accompanies dogs during a walk and an unusual scene attracts attention; VIDEO Fishermen record stingray swimming with peacock bass in crystal clear waters in the Tocantins River; VIDEO Diver and fisherman shows details of the ecosystem below the surface Reproduction/Instagram by Leonardo Costa In addition to the impressive images, Leonardo uses his visibility to share sport fishing tips and raise awareness about environmental preservation. He explains the behavior of fish and how to find them, both for the records he produces and for the practice of fishing. "During the rainy season, they move closer to the banks; during the dry season, when the water is clearer, they look for the bottom. It is important to respect the local quota so that there is always fish for everyone", he highlights. The diver also highlighted the tourist and sporting potential of Lake Palmas for diving. "It is very different from some rivers because, as it is large in both width and length, it can be explored for various sports. I always say that we are in paradise here", he says. Leonardo says that sport provides a unique connection with the ecosystem. "The thing that marked me most about diving was being able to be in constant contact with nature and taking images that only those who practice this sport can record. It's something unique", he concludes. Lake de Palmas Lake de Palmas is part of the reservoir of the Luís Eduardo Magalhães Hydroelectric Power Plant and was formed with the creation of the plant's reservoir. With an area of ??approximately 630 square kilometers, the lake covers seven municipalities and is 172 km long, with approximately 54 km in the stretch that passes through Palmas. In the capital, the reservoir forms Praia da Graciosa and four other beaches: Prata, Cajú, Buriti and Arnos. See more news from the region on g1 Tocantins.