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El Derby

Puerto Pirámides, Chubut, Argentina

A named reef dive near Puerto Pirámides currently promoted by a local accommodation partner and a listed professional dive provider.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided dive through a licensed Puerto Pirámides operator
ExperienceCertified diver; experience requirement and route set locally
Maximum depthReported operator range roughly 10–22 m / 33–72 ft; confirm current plan
Best seasonOperator and weather dependent; confirm current availability
VisibilityVariable Patagonian coastal visibility

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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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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-42.57480, -64.30320
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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

Natural reef near Puerto Pirámides.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Península Valdés protected-area entry and local operator requirements apply. The pin is not a reef or mooring position. Approximate area-center coordinate for display only; not an entry point, descent point, mooring, wreck position, reef waypoint, park boundary, or navigation aid. Obtain current coordinates and briefing from the authorized local operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold, current, surge, variable visibility, boat traffic, wildlife and remote response.

At the site

Facilities and support

Five licensed diving operators are listed by municipal tourism; book equipment and boat support in town.

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.