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