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Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres)

Lagoon reef
Depth: 3–15 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round
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An easily reached reef at the north of the island, a quiet alternative to the busier whale shark spots.

Depth

3–15 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

An easily reached reef at the north of the island, a quiet alternative to the busier whale shark spots.

Location

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Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres): 41 documented species

Ecosystem

Reef

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Shore/Boat

Best season

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

35 USD / dive

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Best season
All year round
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
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Same country: Mexico

Mexico · Quintana Roo
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Common Sea FanNot Evaluated

Common Sea Fan

Gorgonia ventalina

Great BarracudaLeast Concern

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

SkipjackLeast Concern

Skipjack

Katsuwonus pelamis

Blue CrabNot Evaluated

Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Great Land CrabNot Evaluated

Great Land Crab

Cardisoma guanhumi

Atlantic Ghost CrabNot Evaluated

Atlantic Ghost Crab

Ocypode quadrata

Portuguese Man-of-warNot Evaluated

Portuguese Man-of-war

Physalia physalis

Queen ConchNot Evaluated

Queen Conch

Lobatus gigas

Spotted Eagle RayEndangered

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Grooved Brain CoralCritically Endangered

Grooved Brain Coral

Diploria labyrinthiformis

Elkhorn CoralCritically Endangered

Elkhorn Coral

Acropora palmata

Staghorn CoralCritically Endangered

Staghorn Coral

Acropora cervicornis

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