Porites are mounding corals that build the backbone of the shallow reefs of Isla Fuerte.
How to recognize it
Smooth, rounded mounds and fingers of coral, tan to golden, forming much of the reef structure.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, El museo. 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.
