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Roca Ballena

San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

UNVERIFIED — Roca Ballena is an exact named Galápagos Marine Reserve visitor site authorized for scuba by the Galápagos National Park. Coordinates are conservative display-only area markers, never entry, exit, mooring, feature or navigation waypoints.

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WaterMarine
AccessLicensed, guide-led and permit-controlled day-boat access, subject to the park itinerary and conditions. No boat relationship is created.
ExperienceCertified divers; the operator sets requirements after evaluating current, surge, depth and recent experience.
Maximum depthOperator-set route, generally shallow reef to about 30 m; exact depth varies.
Best seasonYear-round under park itineraries; December–May is generally warmer, while June–November is cooler and often rougher.
VisibilityHighly variable with plankton, surge, current and season; confirm same-day conditions.

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-0.94900, -89.59300
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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

Volcanic reef structure and Galápagos marine life.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Book a licensed operator and follow the authorized guide. Reconfirm itinerary, current, depth, entry/pickup, signaling and emergency plan. Displayed coordinates are deliberately approximate.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Current, surge, cold thermoclines, wall depth, boat traffic, wildlife and separation risk.

At the site

Facilities and support

Operator-based facilities: licensed guide, boat, rental equipment, weights, tanks and refreshments vary. Confirm oxygen, communications, surface markers and evacuation 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.