Aquarium
Protected Area
Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila
Why dive here
With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Aquarium offers some of Roatán's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Aquarium, about 20 minutes east-northeast from Roatán’s main dive shops, is a site we keep coming back to. Forget what the name implies about captive animals, this is pure reef. We love how it unfolds across three distinct sections: the shoreline, a middle reef, and an outer reef running parallel. It’s the kind of place where you can spend a whole dive exploring overhangs and smaller caverns, feeling the subtle shift in light as you pass under. Our favourite part has to be the chance to spot the more unusual residents – we’ve seen everything from the tiny, intricate Sleeper and Kuna Gobies to the striking Blue Parrotfish. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices, moray eels peeking from their homes, and the occasional nurse shark resting in the sand. Visibility here is consistently good, usually around 19 meters, making it ideal for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in. This site really suits divers who appreciate detailed exploration over dramatic depths, offering a relaxed but rewarding experience down to 19 meters.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Aquarium
Dive shops near Aquarium
Captain Morgans Dive Center
Cross Creek Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Utila Dive Center
Freedive Utila
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aquarium
Aquarium Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aquarium, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.74°C
86°F
Current Speed
5.39 cm/s
Direction: N (21.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.046 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.16 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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