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NBM Dive Site Resource

Carbón

Pucusana, Lima, Peru

UNVERIFIED — A mixed sand-and-rock Pucusana dive, also listed as El Carbón, used for recreational and occasional night profiles. Coordinates are an approximate display-only area marker and are not for navigation.

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WaterMarine
AccessOperator-arranged guided access, normally by local dive boat; night diving requires appropriate equipment, certification and an operator plan. No boat relationship is created.
ExperienceOpen Water/all levels in suitable conditions; night certification or supervised training for night dives.
Maximum depthReported range approximately 6–14 m.
Best seasonPotentially year-round when sea and weather permit; confirm operator schedules and same-day access.
VisibilityVariable with swell, plankton, current, season and weather; confirm same-day visibility locally.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-12.48100, -76.80300
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Sandy bottom, rocky habitat, kelp ecosystem and possible night diving.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Operator-arranged guided access, normally by local dive boat; night diving requires appropriate equipment, certification and an operator plan. No boat relationship is created. Book with a qualified local professional and reconfirm certification, route, depth, gas, entry/exit, permissions, wildlife rules and emergency plan. The displayed coordinate is deliberately approximate and must never be used as an entry point, mooring, structure position or navigation waypoint.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, limited visibility, surge, boat traffic and night-diving disorientation.

At the site

Facilities and support

Current Lima/Pucusana operators advertise guided boats, rental equipment, training, fills and transport options; confirm oxygen and communications.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.