Groupers are large, territorial reef fish that hover near ledges, coral heads and wrecks.
How to recognize it
A stocky, big-mouthed fish that hangs almost motionless and can change color and pattern in seconds.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Canal del ingles, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, Fondo loco, El planchon, Bajo burbujas, San bartolo. 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.
