Atlantic sailfish diving: where and when

A pelagic hunter that runs past the Yucatan each winter following sardine schools, working together to herd bait balls. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Mexico. Best single site: Isla Mujeres / Isla Contoy, Mexico — high reliability, peak jan-mar. No certification is required at the easiest sites — some are snorkel or freedive only.

Sites
1

1 countries

IUCN status
Vulnerable (Atlantic; verify)
Min. certification
No certification
Typical depth
Surface

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