Not surveyed
Alcatrazes
Brazil · Southeast Brazil
A protected archipelago off São Paulo often called the Brazilian Galapagos, with rocky reefs rich in reef fish, rays, sea turtles and breeding groupers. Diving is by authorized operators on limited dates.
Blue Park Award
Refúgio de Vida Silvestre do Arquipélago de Alcatrazes
Gold tier · Awarded 2023. Reopened to authorized diving in 2018 after decades as a naval firing range.
How this reef is doing
ⓘ How we measure thisReef state
Not surveyed
Fishing is held back here, which gives the reef room to recover.
Coral cover
Not surveyed
Fish life
Not surveyed
Heat
Not surveyed
Fishing
QuietBusy
Quiet water, and fishing is fully banned here.
Protected
Sources · Global Fishing Watch and reef gravity
What you will see
5 species across the dive sites here
