C-50 Rivapalacios (Wreck)

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The C-50 Rivapalacios is a decommissioned Naval ship from WWII sitting off the coast of Isla Verde and was sunk in 2000 as an artificial reef. Today the 180-foot wreck sits upright in about 90 feet of water and is recommended for advanced divers only.

The wreck is home to a large variety of reef fish including the longnose batfish and a nice colony of colorful corals and sponges.

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Lionfish
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Sweetlips and Grunts
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