Soft corals give the reef its swaying, living texture between the hard coral heads.
How to recognize it
Flexible, plant-like colonies that bend with the current, unlike the rigid stony corals.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Canal del ingles, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, Fondo loco. 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.
