Roatán, Honduras
    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Aquarium

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    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.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Orcas, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 168+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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.

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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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