Six amazing underwater scenes from Lake Tahoe

Because of the water’s clarity, light passes easily through. In this instance, sun beams light up the sandy and rocky bottom of a shallow area near the East Shore’s Cave Rock. Check out more at http://instagram/dylan_silver. Provided by Dylan Silver

Clean granite gravel sparkles in the sun. Not all of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline is as picturesque. In recent years, scientists have began studying near-shore clarity to see how they can improve water quality in many of the shallow parts of the lake. Check out more at http://instagram/dylan_silver. Provided by Dylan Silver

Trees appear to grow from the bottom of an area near the west end of Emerald Bay. A landslide hundreds of years ago swept the trees off a nearby mountain and left some of the trunks submerged upright. Check out more at http://instagram.com/dylan_silver. Provided by Dylan Silver

There are hundreds of shipwrecks in Lake Tahoe. Many are inaccessible because of the lake's depth. This barge that was once used to haul lumber and supplies on the lake was deliberately sunk on the south side of Emerald Bay. It’s now part of the Lake Tahoe’s underwater state park. Check out more at http://instagram.com/dylan_silver Dylan Silver/Provided to Reno.com

Sand Harbor’s boulders are a popular place for snorkelers and scuba divers. The giant granite stones create a surreal underwater landscape as well as many small tunnels to swim through. This boulder in the Diver’s Cove area appears almost perfectly spherical. Check out more at http://instagram.com/dylan_silver Dylan Silver/Provided to Reno.com

Brian Hickey examines a wreck at an underwater park in Emerald Bay. in 2003. RGJ File

Brian Hickey is silhouetted as he swims over the wreck of a barge in Lake Tahoe. RGJ File