Being the second largest marine reserve in the world, the Galapagos located directly on the equator it’s sits at the convergence of cold water currents from Antarctica and the warm waters of the tropics. You can find a diverse and ideal environment where cold and warm water species coexist. On shore, you will find this unique mix of climates is best characterized by Galapagos Penguins living only a few feet away from tropical pink flamingos.
The Galapagos are volcanic islands that benefit from equatorial upwelling making it an ideal marine environment. These waters are rich with nutrients. The porous lava rocks provide small fish with the protection they would otherwise receive from a coral reef, which are few and far between in these waters. Home to over 500 species of fish and an impressive number of large animals sea lions, rays, eels and sea turtles are seen on almost every dive. With 27 species including Hammerheads and the enormous Whale Shark diving with sharks is the star of the show.
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