Espanola Island
We have moved toward the southeastern corner of the archipelago to explore Española Island, which is a place with great biodiversity and a high degree of endemism.
On our walk this morning, we encountered several marine iguanas adorned in breeding colors, playful and curious sea lions all over the place, and sea birds as well.
In the afternoon we focused on water activities: snorkeling, swimming and glass bottom boat excursions for those eager to learn about the rich marine ecosystems without getting wet. We encountered large school of fish, but the highlight for many of us were the eagle rays and a white-tipped reef shark, which is common in the archipelago. The white-tipped reef shark inhabit rocky reefs and boulder-strewn slopes. They are mainly nocturnal, and generally lie motionless during the day on sandy bottoms near rocky outcroppings, especially under ledges.
We have moved toward the southeastern corner of the archipelago to explore Española Island, which is a place with great biodiversity and a high degree of endemism.
On our walk this morning, we encountered several marine iguanas adorned in breeding colors, playful and curious sea lions all over the place, and sea birds as well.
In the afternoon we focused on water activities: snorkeling, swimming and glass bottom boat excursions for those eager to learn about the rich marine ecosystems without getting wet. We encountered large school of fish, but the highlight for many of us were the eagle rays and a white-tipped reef shark, which is common in the archipelago. The white-tipped reef shark inhabit rocky reefs and boulder-strewn slopes. They are mainly nocturnal, and generally lie motionless during the day on sandy bottoms near rocky outcroppings, especially under ledges.
