Invertebrates & Macro
Discover the alien world of the reef. Identification for Nudibranchs, octopus, crustaceans, and the coral structures that support the ecosystem.
Meet the Locals
Adult
Harlequin Shrimp
Hymenocera picta
Family: Palaemonid Shrimps (Palaemonidae) | Size: 30 cm
Adult
Panamic Cushion Star
Pentaceraster cumingi
Family: Oreasteridae | Size: Up to 30 cm
More Macro To Come ...
More Than Kicking Your Fins
At Ankla Azul, diving is more than kicking your fins. It's patient teaching, sharp safety, and real care for the place we call home. As an SSI Instructor Training Center and an SSI Blue Oceans Center (2025 award), we blend skill-building with ocean awareness—Fish ID, coral nursery work, community education, and rescue support—so every dive grows confidence and respect for Bahía Solano's wild Pacific.