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Blue Wall

Alright, so you’re at Malpelo, which already means you’re in for it, and the Blue Wall is one of those sites that just gets under your skin. We love it because it’s exactly what it sounds like: a sheer drop into the deep, often painted a deep sapphire by the water itself. Drop in and you're immediately looking out into an abyss, the kind that makes your breath catch a little. It’s here that we’ve often seen those big schools of Blue Doctor and Porkfish, just hovering in the blue, sometimes so dense they form shimmering clouds. Look closer at the wall itself, and you’ll find those shy Graysby tucked into crevices, and maybe a Goldline Blenny peering out. We’ve found the currents here can be a bit… athletic, so definitely one for divers comfortable with a good drift and keeping an eye on their buddy. Our best dives here are usually mid-morning, just as the sun starts to angle, pushing light into the deeper cracks and drawing out a bit more action. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics cruising by in the distance – it’s Malpelo, after all.