Chankanaab Bolones is a dive site located off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. It is known for its large coral heads that are scattered across the seafloor, giving the site its name, which means “heaps” in Spanish. The coral heads provide habitat for a variety of marine life, including fish, turtles, rays, and sharks. The site is also home to an underwater cave system.
Fish: angelfish, butterflyfish, damselfish, groupers, hogfish, parrotfish, squirrelfish, tangs, triggerfish
Turtles: green sea turtles, hawksbill sea turtles
Rays: eagle rays, stingrays
Sharks: nurse sharks, reef sharks
Other: lobsters, shrimp, crabs, octopus, squid