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La Nevera

La Nevera. The name means “the fridge,” and it’s a perfect fit for this colder, deeper dive on Malpelo’s western side. We often find the water here a few degrees cooler than elsewhere around the island, thanks to the upwelling that brings nutrient-rich water from below. That’s probably why we see so many of the bigger pelagics hanging out. You’re dropping into a world of big, dark boulders, not the colourful reef you might find elsewhere. Focus on the blue, but also peek into the crevices. We’ve spotted slithering wrinkled snake-eels and slenderjaw morays poking their heads out, almost camouflaged against the rock. Small-eyed squirrelfish dart into the shadows. What we really love, though, is the sheer number of sharks. Nurse sharks are common, but look for the bentfin devil rays gliding past, their wings catching the faint light. If you’re lucky, a swordfish or even a shortbill spearfish might cruise by in the deeper water. This is a site for experienced divers who enjoy a bit of a chill and the thrill of the unexpected in the deeper blue.