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Pucusana

Pucusana, Lima, Peru

UNVERIFIED — A broad Pucusana diving-area profile covering cold Humboldt-current rocky reef and kelp habitat south of Lima. Exact named sites are maintained separately. Coordinates are an approximate display-only area marker and are not for navigation.

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WaterMarine
AccessOperator-arranged guided diving, commonly by local dive boat; the exact site is selected for same-day sea conditions and group experience. No boat-to-site database relationship is implied or created.
ExperienceOpen Water through Advanced/Deep depending on the exact named site and route.
Maximum depthNamed Pucusana sites collectively range from approximately 6 m to 40 m; confirm the selected site and planned depth.
Best seasonDiving is offered year-round, but site choice and access depend on swell, current, visibility and group level.
VisibilityVariable in nutrient-rich Humboldt Current water; confirm same-day conditions 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.

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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.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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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-12.48300, -76.80000
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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

Rocky reef, kelp forest, nudibranchs, fish, crustaceans, octopus and possible sea lions.

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

Book with a qualified current operator. Reconfirm the exact named site, certification, depth, entry, exit, gas, wildlife rules and emergency plan. The displayed coordinate is deliberately approximate and must never be used as an entry point, mooring or navigation waypoint.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, variable visibility, kelp entanglement, surge, current, boat traffic, exposed offshore rocks and site-dependent depth.

At the site

Facilities and support

Current Pucusana operators advertise guided dives, boats, rental equipment, air/nitrox or mixed-gas capability, training and transport options; confirm oxygen, communications and emergency capability for the chosen outing.

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.