The Platform

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Depth

30m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About The Platform

This dive is situated on the Eastern side of Santiago Island and South of Cousins Rock. Although this dive is seldom visited and dived, it makes a great beginner dive. Here you will find a beautiful drop off leading from a depth of 3 meters and ending in a depth of 30 meters. Large amounts of black corals and teeming marine life can be seen here.

The Platform Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Drop Off, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O₂

Marine Life

Bat Fish
Pelagic Fish
Various
Moray Eels
Snappers
Rays
Slipper Lobsters
Groupers

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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