Coco Reef

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Coco Reef

★★★★☆ (492)

Spectacular reef at 12 meters. Statues and a beautiful coral garden are both found here. Jardin de corales. There is numerous marine life with incredible colors. A great place for conducting training.

Frogfish. Stingray. Barracuda. Seahorse. Turtle. Eagle rays. Tortugas. Lion Fish. Trumpet Fish. Seahorses. Frog Fish.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Diver Stress & Rescue + React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

Diver Stress & Rescue + React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

With SSI's Diver Stress & Rescue specialty program, you'll learn the skills necessary to protect yourself and your fellow divers. Not only will you learn how to identify stress and avoid accidents, but we'll also teach you practical techniques for conducting rescues and providing assistance in emergency situations.By combining practical sessions in the pool and in open water, this program prepares you perfectly and enables you to handle emergency and rescue situations with confidence.React Right is SSI's first aid and emergency course: it gives you the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency.This dive program is totally flexible, so you can choose the topics that interest you, such as primary care, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn the basics of automatic external defibrillation (AED) and oxygen administration in emergency diving situations.This program, which combines academic sessions and practical training scenarios, gives you the tools and confidence you need to perform correctly.When you earn your certification, you will be able to respond to and administer first aid, CPR and oxygen and offer assistance with an AED in the event of a medical emergency.RequirementsMinimum age 12 years oldOpen Water DiverDuration3 days (mornings only)What is included?Certified Instructor (maximum of 2 students per Instructor).Complete scuba equipment (new equipment)Classroom academic sessionsPool session2 boat divesSSI Digital Learning MaterialsAll fees includedSSI Diver Stress & Rescue Digital Certification CardSSI React Right Digital Certification CardReact Right Diploma Diver Stress & Rescue DiplomaBLUE DREAMS DIVING Rash Guard Scuba T-Shirt

September 30, 2026 +334 More
$489.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
40 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
9 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
4 Sightings
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
53 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
48 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
47 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
46 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
45 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
45 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
27 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
26 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
19 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
19 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
19 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
18 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
17 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
15 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
15 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

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Squid

Squid
11 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
10 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
9 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
9 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
9 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
5 Sightings
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Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Alamy-Nature Photographers Ltd
Skate Fish

Skate Fish
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
3 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

BLUE DREAMS DIVING

BLUE DREAMS DIVING

CALLE JUAN BRITO 2, 23000 BAYAHIBE, Dominican Republic
Dominican Divers

Dominican Divers

Av Espana plaza mayoral local 211, 23000 Bavaro, Dominican Republic
Shark Juan Dolio Diver

Shark Juan Dolio Diver

CARRETERA JUAN DOLIO AV. VILLAS DEL MAR, 21000 Guayacanes, Dominican Republic

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El Peñon - Dominican Republic (★4.5)

El Peñon - Dominican Republic (★4.5)

El Peñon is a long reef that can be divided up into 3 different dive sites all sitting in about 40 to 90 feet of saltwater. Not as popular as some of the Dominican Republic’s other dive sites, making it a bit more pristine and less crowded, so it’s worth the longer boat ride out here.
Wallace M. (#2813078)
St. George (Wreck) (★4.5)

St. George (Wreck) (★4.5)

The St George Wreck is one of the most favorite dive sites in the Bayahibe area, if not all of the DR. The wreck sits in 144 feet of water, and is thus considered an advanced dive, however, the top of the wreck is at 50 feet and can be explored by newer divers who can watch their depth.
BLUE DREAMS DIVING, 23000 BAYAHIBE
Guaraguao I (★4.3)

Guaraguao I (★4.3)

Guaraguao is a fairly shallow reef located in Parque Nacional Del Este with a max depth of only 40 feet. A great site for beginning divers and snorkelers. It is an artificial archeological site where cannons, cannonballs, and ancient muskets were brought here from a sunken galley for scuba divers to enjoy.
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Bayahibe (★4.1)

Bayahibe (★4.1)

Bayahibe offers some of the best diving the Dominican Republic has to offer from shipwrecks and pristine coral reefs to national parks full of cool caverns and swim-throughs just waiting to be explored.
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Atlantic Princess (Wreck) (★4.4)

Atlantic Princess (Wreck) (★4.4)

This wreck sits in the Bayahibe area, just in front of Dreams La Romana Resort. It is an old passenger liner, 30 ft wide and 99 ft long, sunk as an artificial reef in May 2009.
Madeline A. (#3070231)
Catalina Aquarium (★4.4)

Catalina Aquarium (★4.4)

An enjoyable, easy, shallow dive with lots of stingrays, lobsters, and reef life. Usually the second dive for dive charters due to its shallow depth. A great snorkel as well.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Catalina Island - Dominican Republic (★4.4)

Catalina Island - Dominican Republic (★4.4)

The island is a natural park with limited access; there is only one small beach where visitors are allowed to go to shore and is mostly not worth it as it is so crowded. The wall dive here of the island is spectacular and there is great shallow reefs for both diving and snorkeling.
Phillip J. (#4077458)
Catalina The Wall (★4.3)

Catalina The Wall (★4.3)

Catalina Wall (Santa Catalina Wall) is considered one of the best walls in the Dominican Republic. Diving here is available for divers of all levels as the reef starts shallow and then drops off deeper. The wall is covered with a beautiful reef full of corals every color, shape, and size.
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Manolo Cave (★4.4)

Manolo Cave (★4.4)

A fun reef dive with small cave/cavern to explore and fun swim-throughs. Lots of healthy reef life and multicolored hard and soft corals. Look for nurse sharks hiding under ledges.
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Punta Cana (★4.0)

Punta Cana (★4.0)

Punta Cana shares the country’s longest reef system and is littered with amazing dive sites consisting of artificial reefs and healthy coral reefs full of marine life.
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Paradise - Dominican Republic (★3.9)

Paradise - Dominican Republic (★3.9)

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Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Park Reef (★4.0)

Park Reef (★4.0)

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Bavaro (★3.7)

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Bavaro shares the country’s largest reef system with Punta Cana and is home to great dive sites full of coral gardens and underwater passageways.
Ylenia F. (#2923314)
Astron, wreck (★4.1)

Astron, wreck (★4.1)

This wreck sits in 40-50 feet of water just offshore from Punta Cana and is a true shipwreck. The 300-foot Russian ship sank in 1979 while delivering a huge amount of corn to Cuba. It sits right offshore and thus can be done as a shore dive, with part of the ship still sitting above water.
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Chorizo (★3.6)

Chorizo (★3.6)

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Tortuga (★4.4)

Tortuga (★4.4)

Located approximately 25 minutes by boat from the town of Bayahibe. This destination is known for its impressive corals and more abundant marine life, since it receives fewer divers.
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Viva Shallow (★4.2)

Viva Shallow (★4.2)

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Atlantic Princess Wreck (Bayahibe) (★4.5)

Atlantic Princess Wreck (Bayahibe) (★4.5)

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BLUE DREAMS DIVING, 23000 BAYAHIBE
La Playita (Bayahibe) (★4.7)

La Playita (Bayahibe) (★4.7)

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El Peñón (Bayahibe) (★4.6)

El Peñón (Bayahibe) (★4.6)

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Dominicus Reef (Bayahibe) (★4.2)

Dominicus Reef (Bayahibe) (★4.2)

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