The seahorse is a tiny treasure clinging to the soft corals, most famously at El Planchón.
How to recognize it
A small, curled fish with a horse-like head and a gripping tail wrapped around a sea fan.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at 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.
