Dive-site story
Bouy Line sits along the sheltered reef slopes of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Divers follow a descending terrain covered in lettuce corals, large barrel sponges, and brain coral heads that transition into sand patches. The topography provides habitat for cryptic macro critters as well as resting nurse sharks tucked beneath overhangs.
Extensive coral slope covered with encrusting sponges and gorgonians
Nurse sharks resting beneath coral ledges
Macro photography opportunities including blennies, arrow crabs, and juvenile drums
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
September and October typically bring the calmest seas and clearest water in Bocas del Toro.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted MorayGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowline Arrow CrabStenorhynchus seticornis | Common |
Marine forecast
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