Cousin's Rock Dive Site — Galápagos
About Cousin's Rock
A small islet near Santiago with a submerged pinnacle richly encrusted in black coral, gorgonian fans, and sponges. The site offers an exceptional mix of macro and wide-angle photography, with frogfish, nudibranchs, and seahorses hiding among the corals. Sea lions frequently join divers, while white-tip reef sharks rest in the crevices below.
Site Information
- Depth: 8–30 m
- Difficulty: advanced
- Site type: Pinnacle
- Current: Moderate
- Best time: Year-round
- Region: Galápagos
Highlights
- Black Coral
- Sea Horses
- Frogfish
- Barracuda Schools