Snappers are the classic schooling reef fish of Isla Fuerte, common on nearly every site.
How to recognize it
Silvery, torpedo-shaped fish, often in loose schools near the reef, with a slightly downturned mouth.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, Bajo de los pargos, 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.
