Dive-site story
Situated along the barrier reef system near Cabeza de Toro, The Aquarium is a sheltered coral garden known for its calm profile and high density of Caribbean reef fish. The topography features gentle spur-and-groove formations interspersed with sandy patches, allowing divers to navigate between brain coral heads and sea fan corridors without dealing with complex navigation or sheer drop-offs.
Extensive patches of hard and soft corals including brain, star, and gorgonian sea fans
Frequent aggregations of schooling yellowtail snappers and blue tangs milling over the reef tops
Protected, sunlit profile suitable for extended bottom times and underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility typically occur during the dry winter and spring months, though diving is possible year-round outside of severe tropical weather.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sergeant MajorAbudefduf saxatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma viride | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green MorayGymnothorax funebris | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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