Dive-site story
Located offshore from Los Órganos in northern Peru, Plataforma MX-1 is a decommissioned petroleum rig transformed into a thriving artificial reef. Submerged pylons and crossbeams act as an oasis in the open Pacific, drawing pelagic species and playful pinnipeds. Divers navigate around rusted steel legs encrusted in barnacles and macro life while larger marine animals patrol the surrounding open blue.
Interactions with South American sea lions swimming through the metal structure
Dense columns of Pacific schooling fish sheltering between the rig legs
Encountering Pacific green turtles resting among structural beams
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer seas occur during the austral summer, when tropical currents push south into the region.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South American Sea LionOtaria flavescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Giant DamselfishMicrospathodon bairdii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common |
Marine forecast
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