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Academy Bay

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Depth
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39ft
Visibility
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43ft - 128ft
Entry
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shore
Experience Level
Beginner

About Academy Bay

One of the most well known, and by far the most beautiful shore dives in Santa Cruz. Academy bay holds four dive sites in one, all 4 diveable in one go. Although this dive is open to all levels of divers, it's said to be more suitable for beginner level divers. Excellent underwater landscapes and abundant marine and coral life.

Academy Bay Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Other, Reef
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:12m
Visibility Range:13m - 39m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% O2

Marine Life

  • Butterfly Fish
  • Groupers
  • Eels
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Sea Lions
  • Turtles
  • Angel Fish

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature

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Dive Operators near Academy Bay

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Dive Site Hazards

Although we currently lack information on specific hazards at this location, their absence cannot be assumed. Your knowledge and experience with this dive site could greatly enhance our page – we invite you to share your insights.

Location

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