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Five Sea offers pristine coral reefs teeming marine life in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina. Expect healthy elkhorn and staghorn corals, schools of snapper, and frequent shark encounters. The site features dramatic drop-offs and swim-throughs, with excellent visibility year-round. Nurse sharks and groupers often rest on sandy patches between coral formations. Gentle currents make it ideal for all skill levels. The untouched ecosystem attracts large pelagics, including tarpon and barracuda. Water temperatures stay warm, averaging 26-29°C. This protected marine park delivers thriving biodiversity with minimal human impact.
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Massive Starlet CoralSiderastrea sidereaReported here · unconfirmed
Mustard Hill CoralPorites astreoidesReported here · unconfirmed
Brazilian Ocean SurgeonfishAcanthurus bahianusReported here · unconfirmed
Atlantic Blue TangAcanthurus coeruleusReported here · unconfirmed
Lettuce CoralAgaricia agaricitesReported here · unconfirmed
Striped ParrotfishScarus iseriReported here · unconfirmed
Redband ParrotfishSparisoma aurofrenatumReported here · unconfirmed
Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma virideReported here · unconfirmed
Lobed Star CoralOrbicella annularisReported here · unconfirmed
Mountainous Star CoralOrbicella faveolataReported here · unconfirmedDurable 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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