Bayahibe & La Romana, Dominican Republic
    Isla Catalina

    Aquarium

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Isla Catalina

    Why dive here

    With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Aquarium offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 173+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Aquarium is a relaxed dive just off Bayahibe, popular for its shallow depths and calm conditions. We often spot Blue-spotted Cornetfish lurking amongst the seafans, and Yellowhead Jawfish peeking out from their burrows. It’s a gentle introduction for newer divers, offering plenty of time to explore without strong currents.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aquarium

    Aquarium Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Aquarium, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.43, -69.32) (24km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    87°F · Range: 28.9–31°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    3.91 m/s

    7.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1012.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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