Staghorn is a fast-growing branching coral and a priority for reef restoration.
How to recognize it
Slender, cylindrical branching coral like the antlers of a deer, tan with pale tips.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, 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.
