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About this site
Islote el Sucre lies off the coast of Machalilla, in Manabi province on Ecuador's Pacific coast, within the area associated with Machalilla National Park. This stretch of coastline is known for its rocky islets rising out of the open Pacific, reached by boat from small fishing towns nearby such as Puerto Lopez. The dive here is rated beginner, making it an accessible option for those exploring this section of coast.
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.
Sally Lightfoot CrabGrapsus grapsusReported here · unconfirmed
Painted Ghost CrabOcypode gaudichaudiiReported here · unconfirmed
Red Sun StarHeliaster cumingiReported here · unconfirmed
Black Spiny Brittle StarOphiocoma aethiopsReported here · unconfirmed
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