Marine Sanctuary
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Saavedra Marine Sanctuary features a coral-covered slope leading to a dramatic wall drop from 18 to 55 meters. Known for massive gorgonian sea fans and diverse coral species, this protected site offers excellent macro and wide-angle opportunities for divers of all levels.
Home to ghost pipefish, pygmies, leaf fish, groupers, nudibranchs, sea turtles, eagle rays, and blacktip reef sharks, the site offers vibrant macro and pelagic life.
Dive Activity
Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
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Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
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iStock-ShaneGross
Loggerhead Turtle
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Shutterstock-Ed Jenkins
Hawksbill Turtle
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Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
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iStock/Extreme Photographer
Whale Shark
1 Sightings
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iStock/Juliosanjuan
Eagle Ray
1 Sightings
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iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda
1 Sightings
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iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse
1 Sightings
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Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
14 Sightings
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