The spotted eagle ray soars through the blue like a bird, and it is the animal that inspired the Nautilus logo.
How to recognize it
Look for a dark disc covered in white spots, a long tail and wing-like fins beating slowly through open water.
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, Bajo de los pargos, 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.
