Orbicella, the boulder star corals, are key reef-builders of the Caribbean.
How to recognize it
Large boulder-like colonies with a fine star pattern, often centuries old.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, El museo, Bajo humedo, Canal del ingles, El bobito, Fondo loco, Bushnell las gomez. 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.
