Are lionfish becoming more common on Mahahual's deeper reefs? During recent technical dives, I've observed significantly higher numbers below 40 metres, raising important questions about the future of lionfish management in Costa Maya.

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 close to Mahahual in August, we witnessed something completely unexpected: a green turtle releasing eggs underwater. A Rare Underwater Encounter While diving a little south of Mahahual, we encounte