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Manuelita

Manuelita

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica

Depth
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Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Manuelita

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica

Manuelita
Depth
Depth Icon

-

Visibility
Visibility Icon

13m - 38m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Manuelita
Located off the Northern coast this of Cocos this islet, the largest of islets here provides a scuba dive which consists of a shallow fringing reef as well as a large cave which is great to explore,not to mention the beautiful areas of coral growth.The marine life around the area is wonderful and white-tip reef sharks, manta rays, surgeon fish, butterfly fish and hammerhead sharks are just a few of the species you will come across here.

Manuelita Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Reef, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

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CNS Load (30 min)

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Marine Life
  • Butterfly Fish
  • Frogfish
  • Hammerheads
  • Surgeon Fish
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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