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Garcia Point

Isabela Island

Garcia Point is one of several dive sites surrounding Isabela, one of the younest and the largest island in the Galapagos.


Highlights: Galapagos sea turtles accompany the diver past white-tips, sea horses, wrasse, tiger snake eels, sea horses and more!
Experience required: Minimum 50 dives
Depth: 7-40 m (23-131 ft)
Currents: Strong
Water Temp: 20-26 C (68-78F), depending on the season
Difficulty: Advanced
Visibility: 12-24 m (40-80 ft)
Interesting facts: The female sea horse lays her eggs in the pouch of a male who then becomes pregnant!