Paradise Reef - Cozumel

One of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel, Paradise Reef is actually three separate patch reefs running parallel to shore and is accessible by both shore and boat. This is one of the few good shore-accessible dive sites on the island. Max depth is 45 feet so this is a good site for beginners and snorkelers.

Critters at this site

Wildlife encounters include spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, tons of reef fish, and the endemic Splendid toadfish, only found in Cozumel.

Based on open observations nearbywithin ~5 km — likely to see, not necessarily confirmed at the site itself.

Red ophiocoma

Ophiomastix wendtii5 obs.

Slangestjerne

Ophiothrix angulata var. atrolineata5 obs.

West Indian Fuzzy Chiton

Acanthopleura granulata4 obs.

sun anemone

Stichodactyla helianthus4 obs.

Reticulated Brittle Star

Ophionereis reticulata4 obs.

Dwarf Brittle Star

Amphipholis squamata3 obs.

Deltoid Rock Shell

Vasula deltoidea3 obs.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata2 obs.

Caribbean Vase

Volutella muricata2 obs.

Blunt-spined Brittle Star

Ophiocoma echinata2 obs.

Queen Conch

Aliger gigas2 obs.

Pink Vase Sponge

Niphates digitalis2 obs.

Spotted Cowrie

Naria spurca1 obs.

Zebra Nerite

Puperita pupa1 obs.

Red Cushion Sea Star

Oreaster reticulatus1 obs.

spotted seahare

Aplysia dactylomela1 obs.

Snegl (hav-/nøgensnegl)

Prunum labiatum1 obs.

Checkered Nerite

Nerita tessellata1 obs.

Yellow Stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis1 obs.

West Indian Chank Shell

Turbinella angulata1 obs.

Greater Star Coral

Montastraea cavernosa1 obs.

Orange Fire Worm

Eurythoe complanata1 obs.

Milk Conch

Macrostrombus costatus1 obs.

Lined Seahare

Stylocheilus striatus1 obs.