Frijoles Ridge

Frijoles Ridge sits off Coiba Island in Panama's Pacific waters. Strong currents attract large pelagics like hammerheads, rays, and tuna. The ridge drops steeply, covered in vibrant soft corals and sponges. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, with occasional thermoclines. Advanced divers enjoy drift dives along the dramatic wall, where schools of jacks and barracuda patrol. The site remains pristine, part of Coiba National Park's protected area. Water temperatures range 26-29°C year-round. Dive boats typically moor near the ridge, allowing easy access to the action. Expect thrilling encounters in these nutrient-rich waters.

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

• Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesusReported here · unconfirmed
• Guineafowl PufferArothron meleagrisReported here · unconfirmed
• King AngelfishHolacanthus passerReported here · unconfirmed
• Panamic Sergeant MajorAbudefduf troscheliiReported here · unconfirmed
• Redlip ParrotfishScarus rubroviolaceusReported here · unconfirmed
• Mexican HogfishBodianus diplotaeniaReported here · unconfirmed
• Razor SurgeonfishPrionurus laticlaviusReported here · unconfirmed
• Bluefin TrevallyCaranx melampygusReported here · unconfirmed
• Black-nosed ButterflyfishJohnrandallia nigrirostrisReported here · unconfirmed
• Giant DamselfishMicrospathodon dorsalisReported here · unconfirmed