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  5. Isla Mujeres (whale shark)

Isla Mujeres (whale shark)

Surface pelagic
Depth: 3–15 mLevel: Open WaterJune-September
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A summer aggregation point for hundreds of whale sharks; the diving is generally supervised snorkelling.

Depth

3–15 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

20 m

Location

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Isla Mujeres (whale shark): 45 documented species

Ecosystem

Large pelagics

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Same country: Mexico

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Water temperature

28 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Boat

Best season

June-September

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

120 USD / dive

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Best season
June-September
Approx. price
120 USD / dive
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Same country: Mexico

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Common Sea Fan

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