Indeed many of Galapatours visitors tell us they think it's the prettiest village in the whole archipelago. The vast majority of Isabela's human population live in Puerto Villamil, which still holds onto its traditional fishing port charm. Surge and current is usually moderate to strong. Visibility averages 12 – 15 meters (40 – 50 feet). Mosquera Islet has a depth range between 6 – 27 meters (20 – 90 feet). Over the centuries it also attracted corals, and along with the rocks that form the islet this helped to capture the sand from the currents that flow between Baltra Island and North Seymour Island. There have been occasional sightings of Orca (Killer Whales) in the waters off Mosquera Island, probably attracted by the large number of Galápagos Sea Lions on which they prey. Mosquera is home to one of the largest populations of Galápagos Sea Lions on the archipelago, and you will be able to watch their playful antics and admire their sense of relaxation as they sunbathe on the beach. A sandy bottom at 15-18 meters is scattered with curious garden eels and pelagic species as well as an underwater wall flowing downwards from the shallows into the deep. Keep an eye out for hammer head sharks and the garden eels that pop their heads out of the ground and disappear down their burrow as you approach! Also found in the area are black tip and white tip reef sharks, sea lions, turtles, barracudas, sting rays, eagle rays, mobula rays, Galápagos eels and a variety of reef fish and invertebrates. The islet Mosquera that emerges from the sea between Seymour and Baltra island. Mosquera, like may similar islets in the Galápagos, was formed by a volcanic uprising. Contact our travel advisors today to help plan your own remarkable Galápagos ray experience with a stunning naturalist cruise around the Galápagos Islands. These majestic rays are not to missed when cruising the islands. Galápagos and the coast of Ecuador holds the largest seasonal gatherings of Giant Manta Ray in the world, which is a breathtaking sight to behold. This overfishing, along with the long and slow breeding cycle of the rays, has meant a steady decline in numbers of these beautiful giants. These species have very few natural predators but are currently classed as being vulnerable due to bycatch. They also have the biggest brains of any fish! Rays will often come to the surface to investigate boats at anchor and some rays even like being stroked! Galápagos Manta Rays can sometimes be seen leaping out of the water and landing with a surprisingly loud slap. Note: All of our Galápagos cruises include the option for snorkeling, and you will certainly encounter rays on a Galapatours adventure! Rays are extremely curious around humans and are fond of swimming with scuba divers on our Galápagos Diving Cruises and also snorkelers.
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