Akumal Reef
★★★★★
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Protected Reef: Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System—the second-largest reef in the world!Turtle Town: Akumal literally means “Place of the Turtles” in Mayan, and yep, you’re almost guaranteed to see green sea turtles cruising by.Shallow & Clear: Great visibility (up to 30m/100ft)
Green and Hawksbill Turtles, spotted eagle rays (especially in winter), moray eels, barracudas, angelfish, parrotfish, and trunkfish. Colorful coral formations and sponges
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Hawksbill Turtle
167
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#2
Green Turtle
132
Total Sightings
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#3
Stingrays
95
Total Sightings
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M
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#4
Parrotfish
89
Total Sightings
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M
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#5
Angelfish
65
Total Sightings
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#6
Barracuda
65
Total Sightings
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N
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#7
Lionfish
41
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
S
O
N
D
#8
Nurse Shark
35
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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N
D
#9
Moray Eel
35
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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N
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#10
Pufferfish
33
Total Sightings
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