Larimar

This vibrant reef in the Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata region teems with colorful coral formations and schools of tropical fish. The site's gentle slope makes it ideal for all skill levels, with visibility often exceeding 30 meters. Keep an eye out for eagle rays gliding past and the occasional reef shark patrolling the drop-off. The warm Caribbean waters and minimal currents create relaxed diving conditions year-round. Sponges and sea fans add texture to the hard coral structures, while crevices hide lobsters and moray eels. Night dives reveal octopus and bioluminescent plankton.

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

• Purple Sea FanGorgonia ventalinaReported here · unconfirmed
• Caribbean Land Hermit CrabCoenobita clypeatusReported here · unconfirmed
• Atlantic Blue TangAcanthurus coeruleusReported here · unconfirmed
• Atlantic Sergeant MajorAbudefduf saxatilisReported here · unconfirmed
• Atlantic Ghost CrabOcypode quadrataReported here · unconfirmed
• Sally Lightfoot CrabGrapsus grapsusReported here · unconfirmed
• Caribbean Ocean SurgeonfishAcanthurus tractusReported here · unconfirmed