Siderastrea, the starlet corals, are hardy builders found across the reef.
How to recognize it
Smooth, dome-shaped colonies, gray to brown, dotted with small star-shaped cups.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Canal del ingles, El bobito, Fondo loco, Bushnell cantil del este, Bushnell fondo barracuda, Bushnell Alberto la monda, Bushnell jurelitos, Bushnell canto de manis. 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.
