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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Barracuda sits off the Quintana Roo coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, along the fringing reef system that runs parallel to shore in the Riviera Maya, with access typically by boat from towns such as Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, or Cozumel. The site is a shallow reef dive, reaching a maximum depth of around 8 metres, and is rated beginner.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Atlantic Sergeant MajorAbudefduf saxatilisReported here · unconfirmed
Atlantic Blue TangAcanthurus coeruleusReported here · unconfirmed
Caribbean Land Hermit CrabCoenobita clypeatusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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