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Playful sea lions at Lobos Island, San Cristobal
Playful sea lions at Lobos Island, San Cristobal

Lobos Island – Diving

One of the many islets that pepper the archipelago, this one is named for the mass amounts of sea lions that invade the area. Often used as a check-out dive site, Lobos Island is a sweet dive filled with star fish, rays, various fish, turtles, eagle rays, and sometimes marine iguanas.

Highlights:Sea lions by the dozens!
Experience:Open water diver, with a minimum of 10 dives
Depth:3-10 m (10-33 feet)
CurrentsLight
Water Temp: 17C-23C / 63F-73F, depending on the season and special conditions
Thermoclines:Not generally
Difficulty: Beginner
Visibility:6-12 M (20 -40 ft)
Unique Animals:Galapagos garden eel, many endemic fish
Interesting facts: The sea lions here welcome you to Galapagos with friendly under water games of hide and seek, tag, and “pull the fin!”
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Landing Type: No landing
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