Surprise Reef
Pristine coral can be found on this sea mount that is due west from San Luis beach. This is one of several seamounts that were unaffected by dredging in the ’60’s.Several great anemone beds and numerous reef fish can be seen.Accessible by boat only
Several large anemone beds can be seen, with numerous dusky anemone fish. Juvenile Napoleon Wrasses are often found here. The coral is in pristine at this seldom-visited reef.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 40
Jackfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Pufferfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3400
Shrimp
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Total number of species approx.: 60
Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species approx.: 7000