The tropical setting and warm clear waters permit it to harbor about 580 of the world 's 793 species of reef-building corals , which grow as some of the most bio-diverse coral reefs in the world , and an impressive array of marine life , including whales and dolphins , sea turtles , manta rays , eagle rays , barracuda , marlin and other reef and pelagic species .
There is a large amount of marine life , including whales and dolphins , sea turtles , manta rays , eagle rays , barracuda , marlin and other reef and pelagic species .