Scuba Diving at Isla Tortuga

I have been fortunate enough to be able to dive at Isla Tortuga a few times this summer. For those not familiar with Isla Tortuga, it is a small, barren, volcanic island positioned offshore between Santa Rosalia and Mulege on the Baja side of the Sea of Cortez. We crossed from San Carlos aboard the Ocean Spirit. It makes the crossing in about 3.5 hours, although it may take 4.5 grueling hours if the seas are rough.

Getting out of grad school and launching a business has kept me pretty busy these days, but I thought I would at least put up a few pictures from Isla Tortuga while I have the chance.

Stratified layers of lava flows and ash comprise the side of Isla Tortuga



An electric ray settles in for a rest on my fin

A Giant Damselfish protects his clutch of eggs

A pair of Moray Eels keep an eye on me as I pass

More to come soon after I resize additional pics!