Fire coral is not a true coral, and it stings on contact, so admire it but never touch it.
How to recognize it
Mustard-yellow to tan, smooth branching or plate-like growths with white tips.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Canal del ingles, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, Fondo loco. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Diver's note
Contact causes a burning sting and welts. Good buoyancy keeps you off it and protects the reef.
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.
