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One of the most memorable
activities people take with them when they leave us the Costa Maya is snorkeling
off Punta Placer. All of the Costa Maya
has wonderful snorkeling, but we think the
snorkeling here is so fabulous it should be set aside as a national park
and environmentally protected. Marcia goes out most afternoons and is
happy to show guests of Mayan Beach Garden the best places to snorkel
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The variety of fish is unparalleled. It sometimes feels like you are swimming in a giant tropical fish bowl. I believe the fish pictured at the right are French Grunt, Haemulon flavolineatum, but are referred to locally as Yellow tail. They are very common and sometimes congregate in large schools. (Fish you might see are listed at the bottom of this web page): |
For those more adventurous, Marcia takes tours out beyond the reef's breakers to reveal it's secrets. For experienced snorkelers and swimmers only - no standing on the coral to adjust your mask!! |
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The coral off the Costa Maya is still healthy, alive and growing. In the shallow waters are some of the largest Elk horn coral with healthy ochre colored branches and Brain coral you will ever see. (Coral you might see are listed at the bottom of this web page -- includes links to several photos): |
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 Large coral heads with a vast variety
of coral delight the snorkeler. The depth of the ocean floor ranges
from two feet to about 15 feet deep, as in this picture. Marcia is already
on her way to see a giant brain coral. It is not uncommon to see huge
specimens 14-15 feet high. |
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Sea creatures you will see snorkeling in and around Punta Placer NOTE: I am not an expert and am guessing the species. If you catch an error, please contact me:
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Coral you will see in and around Punta Placer
Thin
Finger Coral (Porites divaricata)
Black Sea Rods
(Plexaura homomalia) Starlet
Coral (Siderastrea siderea) Sergeant Major ( Abudefduf saxatilis) Brain Coral,
photo by Kevin Kutterer Lane Snapper Lutjanus synagris (I think!) |
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