I created it all. The sides of small bays and coves, such as Playa de Audiencia, offer the novice or advanced diver or snorkeler many hours of observing sea life so remarkable it mesmerizes the observer. Here is one of my most unusual inhabitants, and each month I'll feature another species. The Mysterious Moray Moray eels are a small group of odd-shaped fish. They are the eels most likely to be seen by divers and snorkelers because they inhabit shallow depths from 5 feet, close to shore.
Morays have snake-like bodies and movements, but are actually fish.
Approximately 110 different species have been identified around the world. Of this number, divers and snorkelers in our area see only six species. The three most frequent species encountered are the jewel, green and the spotted snake eel. Normally, morays are shy, retiring animals. They spend the day holed up in small crevices, caves, or under rocks.