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NBM Dive Site Resource

Galápagos Marine Reserve

Puerto Ayora, Galápagos, Ecuador

UNVERIFIED — Broad protected-area profile retained; exact authorized dive points now have separate profiles. Coordinate is display-only, not a dive, entry, mooring or navigation point.

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Old-fashioned maritime line drawing reserved for a future historic photograph
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WaterMarine
AccessOnly through licensed operators, authorized guides and park itineraries; this broad profile is not an individual dive site.
ExperienceVaries; many sites require advanced current and cold-water experience.
Maximum depthVaries by exact site and operator route.
Best seasonYear-round under park management; generally warmer December–May and cooler June–November.
VisibilityVariable by site, current, plankton and season.

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.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending

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-0.74330, -90.31340
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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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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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

Protected volcanic reefs, walls and pelagic ecosystems.

Dive-area module

Area coverage

This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Use exact-site profiles and a licensed operator; park itineraries can change. Displayed coordinate is regional only.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Strong current, surge, thermoclines, depth, separation, wildlife and remote evacuation vary.

At the site

Facilities and support

Operator-based boats, guides, tanks and rentals; confirm oxygen and emergency capability.

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.