Advice on Diving inEcuador

...ch wider this time of year, with higher chances of an encounter with giant manta rays and even hammerhead sharks. Given the ecological significance of the Galapagos Islands, the surrounding waters have been designated a protected marine reserve, virtually free of commercial fishing and carefully managed in terms of visitors. Added to this, its deep-sea location and volcanic provenance provide nutrient-rich waters, which add to the abundance of the marine life on display. Dives have recently been limited to three per day on liveaboards, and vessels are not permitted to land except at the end o...