Cocos Island Aggressor - Caribbean Coast
The Cocos Island Aggressor is a liveaboard, not a land-based dive centre, operating out of the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, despite what the location data suggests. It’s designed for serious pelagic enthusiasts aiming for Cocos Island, an offshore protected marine area. Expect long crossings and blue water diving focused on hammerheads, whitetips, and other large open ocean species. This trip suits experienced divers comfortable with remote diving and strong currents.
- Location
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
- Coordinates
- 9.981351, -84.823540
- Phone
- +1706993-2531
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.aggressor.com
- Courses
- Nitrox | PADI, SSI
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Nitrox
- Address
- Cocos Island Aggressor, Puntarenas, CRI
- Price Range
- premium
Dive Sites Near Cocos Island Aggressor
Cocos Island Aggressor provides access to 15 dive sites in Caribbean Coast.
Other Dive Centres in Caribbean Coast
Best Time to Dive in Caribbean Coast
The warmest water temperatures in Caribbean Coast occur in March, averaging 29.8°C. The coolest conditions are in November at 27.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.9°C
- February: 29.6°C
- March: 29.8°C
- April: 29.6°C
- May: 29.1°C
- June: 28.4°C
- July: 28.6°C
- August: 28.5°C
- September: 28.5°C
- October: 28.1°C
- November: 27.6°C
- December: 28.4°C
Marine Life in Caribbean Coast
Home to 218 recorded species including 198 reef fish, 11 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 1 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Sleeper (Gobiomorus maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Lesser Starlet Coral (Siderastrea radians) - Hard Corals
- Barred Livebearer (Poeciliopsis turrubarensis) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
- Spotted Sleeper (Eleotris picta) - Reef Fish
- Lamarck's sheet coral (Agaricia lamarcki) - Hard Corals
- Pointed Pencil Coral (Madracis asperula) - Hard Corals
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
Recommended Packing List for Caribbean Coast
Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C, currents 3 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories