Dive-site story
Situated off the iconic rocky islet guarding Santa Marta Bay, this site covers the deeper seaward slopes of El Morro. Divers navigate dramatic metamorphic rock walls and boulder piles descending into the open channel, where deep-water gorgonians and sponges dominate the substrate.
Deep rocky drop-offs encrusted with wire corals and large barrel sponges
Frequent encounters with pelagic visitors in the deeper blue off the outer wall
Dramatic underwater boulder formations swept by Caribbean currents
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Trade winds between December and April bring cooler upwellings and clearer ocean water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green MorayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cubera SnapperLutjanus cyanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black CoralAntipathes | Common |
Marine forecast
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