About 20 miles off the coast of Roatan lies Cayos Cochinos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and fiercely protected Marine Preserve. And on days where the weather is just right, dive operators can take you to the heart of this pristine archipelago, comprised of 15 islands, and the Garifuna people who reside there.
When you hear about the underwater world…what do you think of? Many think of coral reefs, sharks, jellyfish, and crabs. Other’s may think of a vast darkness, with bellowing waves and high winds. Rarely do they think of the most beautiful and calm aspect of the ocean…the seagrass.
Did you know that there are approximately 150 different kinds of groupers in the world? And 37 of those species have been found in Roatan!
