Franklin Chang

Gulf Islands, Costa Rica

Depth

30m

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Franklin Chang

The 95 ft/29 mt. long costaricean patrol boat "Franklin Chang Diaz", named after the costaricean Astronaut was built 1950 and sunken July 30th 2004 by the costa guard to build a artificial reef near Isla Tortuga. It is now a home for various tropical fishes and start to be covered by marine life.

Franklin Chang Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Drift, Deep, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

4m – 12m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O₂

Marine Life

Groupers
White Tip Sharks
Various

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