Plongée sous-marine à Malpelo

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Colombie

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Malpelo Island, located 500 kilometers off the Colombian coast, might seem like nothing more than a solitary rock in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The island’s true treasures lie beneath the water and draw divers from around the world, eager to encounter one of the largest shark populations on the planet, alongside whale sharks, marbled rays, tuna, sailfish and even whales.
The Malpelo Flora and Fauna Sanctuary is a marine protected area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006. This vast park represents the largest no-fishing zone in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. The marine park is considered a “reservoir”, particularly for sharks, billfish and giant groupers. It is also one of the few places in the world where silky sharks can be observed.

Regarded as one of the world’s top scuba diving destinations, its underwater environments include sheer walls and caves that shelter populations of over 200 hammerhead sharks and 1,000 silky sharks. In this preserved environment, these sharks are able to retain their natural behavior.

Seasons

Our seasonal advice

Thanks to its tropical climate, diving is possible year-round at Malpelo.

January to May is considered the dry season. During these months, you’ll generally enjoy sunny weather with rougher seas than usual. Shallow thermoclines bring colder water, averaging between 59°F and 68°F (15°C to 20°C). Visibility is also reduced by the high concentration of plankton. If you want to see hammerhead sharks, the best time to dive at Malpelo is between January and May. It’s also the ideal time to encounter bull sharks.

The rainy season, on the other hand, runs from June to December. Visibility improves during these months and you’ll find calmer seas, deeper thermoclines and warmer water with temperatures between 78°F and 82°F (26°C to 28°C). Divers may spot silky sharks (from May to July), as well as whale sharks during the rainy season (from July to September).

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