Mosquera is known for being a diving point and islet in Galápagos. As many islets are, this one was also formed because of a volcanic uprising. Killer whales, sometimes known as orcas, have occasionally been spotted in the seas around Mosquera Island. They were presumably drawn to the area by the enormous population of Galápagos sea lions that they feed on. The Islet has a variety of coral fish and invertebrates such as white tip reef sharks, barracudas, sting rays, eagle rays and sea lions.
What you need to know about Daphne Minor, Galápagos The Daphne’s, two eroded cones, are located north of Santa Cruz Island. At the smaller (Daphne Minor), we dive along a wall of cliffs that has hidden treasures, a bottom made of rocks and sand, and an incline that slopes downward from us like a pyramid […]
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What you need to know about Daphne Major, Galápagos A sizable tuff cone called Daphne Major has been somewhat eroded by the sea. Because of its fragility, visitors must have a special permit. Here you can find nesting Nazca boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, and blue-footed boobies. Peter and Rosemary Grant’s famous 40-year study of evolution in […]
View morei Please be aware that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and depend on seasons, weather and other factors
