Dive-site story
Aquarium, situated within the Puerto Morelos National Reef Park along the Riviera Maya, features a sprawling plateau of hard and soft coral formations. Divers drift along coral ridges interspersed with sand channels where rays and nurse sharks frequently rest. The location provides sheltered conditions protected by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef structure.
Extensive sea fan gardens and massive brain coral heads
Frequent encounters with resting nurse sharks and southern stingrays
Gentle drift diving conditions suitable for relaxed exploration and underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter months offer calm seas and cooler waters, while summer months bring warmer temperatures and increased turtle activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green moray eelGymnothorax funebris | Common |
Marine forecast
