Elkhorn coral is a threatened branching coral shaped like the antlers of an elk.
How to recognize it
Large, flattened golden branches like antlers, in shallow, high-energy water. A protected species.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, El planchon. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
