Least ConcernSkipjack
Katsuwonus pelamis
An underwater pinnacle near Santa Cruz, known for its unique combination of macro life and large pelagics.
Depth
5–25 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
10 m
An underwater pinnacle near Santa Cruz, known for its unique combination of macro life and large pelagics.
Galápagos National Park (1959) and Galápagos Marine Reserve (extended in 1998 to some 133,000 km²). In 2016 a no-fishing sanctuary was created around Darwin and Wolf; in 2022 the Hermandad Reserve was added, a migratory corridor towards Cocos, Coiba and Malpelo
World Heritage Site (Galápagos Islands, one of the first properties inscribed, in 1978; the Marine Reserve was added as an extension in 2001)
Sources consulted: UNESCO World Heritage Centre (ficha 1); Galapagos Travel Center; Columbus Travel; Rebecca Adventure Travel
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Same country: Ecuador
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Water temperature
22 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best season
June-November
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
100 USD / dive
Same country: Ecuador
Ecuador