Santa Maria (Azores)

Protected offshore seamount famed for summer mobula encounters.

Volcanic islet reef with schooling pelagics off Maia.

Offshore Santa Maria seamount known for summer mobula encounters.

Offshore Azores seamount for big animals and strong current.

Offshore Santa Maria bank with current and rich fish life.

Boat dive on Santa Maria's prismatic volcanic columns.

Remote Azores offshore reserve with walls, reefs, and pelagic life.

Gruta Azul is a sheltered cave dive in Santa Maria, Azores.

Low-light cave dive on Santa Maria with dense shrimp life.

Pedrinha is a marine reserve off Santa Maria.