Dive-site story
El Bajo, also known as the Marisla Seamount, consists of three submerged volcanic pinnacles rising from the depths of the Gulf of California north of Isla Espíritu Santo. This offshore site serves as an open-ocean refuge and cleaning station for pelagic species. Divers typically drop straight into the blue to descend onto the pinnacle ridges, where schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks circle against the open currents.
Schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks congregating over the seamount ridge
Large schools of amberjacks, tuna, and bonito hunting along the upwellings
Moray eels clustered in rocky crevices across the pinnacle summits
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the warmest water, highest visibility, and the best opportunities to encounter hammerhead aggregations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped hammerhead sharkSphyrna lewini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Panamic green morayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific amberjackSeriola rivoliana | Common | ||||||||||||
| Munk's devil rayMobula munkiana | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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