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Blue Diamond

Blue Diamond isn't some ancient galleon, no, it's a relatively young wreck, a sunken fishing boat that went down not too long ago. But that's precisely what we love about it; it hasn't been picked apart by currents or divers. Instead, it feels like a moment frozen in time, an artificial reef still very much finding its feet. You drop down and the shape of the boat is clear, surprisingly intact. We usually spend the first part of the dive just circling the exterior, watching schools of grunt and blueman swirl around the superstructure. Look closer, and you'll spot the resident blackcheek blennies popping in and out of every crevice, little personalities in their own right. Inside, the cabins are accessible if you're comfortable with a bit of penetration. We've seen American eels peeking out from behind what used to be navigation equipment, and the scattered pore rope sponges are really starting to take hold, adding a splash of colour to the monochrome metal. It's a fantastic drift dive too; the currents here can be lively, but they bring in plenty of nutrient-rich water, which is probably why the fire coral and Graham's sheet coral are colonising so quickly. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics cruising by in the blue – you never know what the currents will bring in at Malpelo.