Marine Life

Discover the diverse marine life of Mahahual, including sea turtles, tropical fish, reef predators and the unique creatures that call the Mesoamerican Reef home.

A Green Turtle Laid Eggs Underwater Near Mahahual – A Rare Observation

A female green turtle releasing eggs underwater on a coral reef near Mahahual. Sea turtles normally nest on beaches, making this an exceptionally rare observation. After hundreds of dives in Mahahual, I thought I had seen almost everything the reef had to offer. Then, during a dive at Punta Tam in August 2025, we witnessed something completely unexpected: a green turtle releasing eggs underwater. A Rare Underwater Encounter On 7 August 2025, while diving at Punta Tam south of

Andy Stewart

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