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Hammerhead shark at Daphne Minor

Daphne Minor

Daphne Island

Various topographies make for interesting diving here: slopes, walls, a cave and platforms.


Highlights: cleaning stations, hammerheads, manta rays, sea turtles
Experience required: Good site for open water students or discover scuba participants
Depth: Average dive depth 15 m (49 ft)
Currents: Minimal to moderate
Water Temp: 16-26 C (61-79 F)
Difficulty: All levels
Visibility: 5-20 m (16-66 ft)
Endemic Animals: Galapagos black coral
Interesting facts: You can see the underwater remains of lava flows.