Where are Socorro islands?
Mexico
Socorro Island is a small volcanic island situated 600km off Mexico’s west coast. Diving Socorro is renowned for its big animal encounters, manta rays, and sharks. Socorro Island is one of the islands out of the 4 main islands which form the Revillagigedo Archipelago in Mexico.
When should I dive Socorro?
The season for diving in Socorro is winter (November-May) as the only way to access the island is by liveaboard who only sail when sea conditions are calmest. The weather is usually sunny around this time with occasional showers to keep things fresh.
Can you scuba dive in the Galapagos?
Diving is great year-round in the Galapagos. The wet/warm season, between December to June, is considered by many the best time to scuba dive Galapagos. This is because there is calmer, warmer water and better visibility. This is also the season to see manta rays and hammerhead sharks.
What is Socorro bait ball?
Comparable in size to the humpback, these ocean grazers are most frequently spotted around Socorro in November and December, and again in April through July when bait ball season arrives.
How deep are the dives in Galapagos?
between 70-114 feet
The depths for Galapagos diving are often between 70-114 feet, while beginner depths are typically between 30-67 feet. If someone with limited diving experience wishes to scuba the Galapagos, it is best at an easier site between the months of December to June when the waters are calmer and warmer.
What is bait ball season?
Sharks, Sharks, and More Sharks Comparable in size to the humpback, these ocean grazers are most frequently spotted around Socorro in November and December, and again in April through July when bait ball season arrives.
What are the Socorro Islands?
Socorro Island, Mexico. The Socorro Islands, or the Revillagigedo Archipelago as it is known locally, are 4 volcanic islands; San Benedicto Island, Socorro Island, Roca Partida and Clarion. These islands are located in the Pacific Ocean about 250 miles southwest of tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and have a unique ecosystem which attracts large…
What kind of sharks are in Socorro Island?
Dolphins, whale sharks, humpback whales, silky sharks, hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks and more can also be found here, depending on the time of year. Socorro is accessed by liveaboard dive boats, and promises to be the trip of a lifetime.
Where is Socorro located in New Mexico?
Sponsored Topics. Socorro is a city in Socorro County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It stands in the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,579 feet (1,396 m).
Where to dive from Socorro Island?
Our third day of diving was at Roca Partida, the smallest of the islands, and is really just a rock pinnacle 60 miles from Socorro. The water was a little rough this day (seasick, again), making getting in and out of the Zodiacs quite interesting.