Snorkeling Aguadilla

📣 Colossal coral in the Mariana Islands is largest of its kind‼️

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists recently had the opportunity to take the first approximate measurements of a huge Porites rus coral (a type of stony coral) during the 2025 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program Pacific surveys.

Measurements suggest the colony covers roughly 14,500 square feet — stretching more than 100 feet (roughly two school buses) across the top and 200 feet (roughly four school buses) at its base.

The coral’s location is within the Maug caldera, an underwater volcano that lies within the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument in the western Pacific Ocean.

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/mar26/colossal-coral-mariana-islands.html

We trust mangroves with flood control…

We've published a fantastic new trip report from Anita Verde and Peter Marshall. The duo has returned from a month-long adventure through Papua New Guinea and among the many fantastic sights were these coral hermit crabs, peering out from their reefy home at Walindi Plantation Resort.

https://uwpho.to/3JZIonX

https://www.viator.com/tours/Rincon/Snorkeling-Aguadilla/d25616-342914P1

We recommend our educational snorkeling tours guided by a marine biologist.

Snorkel along with seaturtles, coral reef fishes, sponges, stingrays, etc. Not only will you see different organisms, but you will learn about them as well. Makes a big difference to know what you’re seeing & their roles in the ecosystem while having fun.

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La historia de las carey de Mona:

Esto es gracias al trabajo titánico de "dos" hombres por casi más de 30 años, contra viento y marea, recortes e injusticias. El biólogo marino Carlos E. Diez entonces un joven estudiante puertorriqueño con una pasión, y Robert P. van Dam, ambos científicos reconocidos actualmente a nivel mundial.

Carlos E. Diez es el responsable que existan los 14 grupos tortugueros en el archipiélago de Puerto Rico y quien nos dirige, apoya e inspira.

Estos dos hombres son los héroes detrás de Mona.

Gracias Carlos, gracias Robert. Únete a celebrarlos!

Mar de bendiciones.