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The Bankers (Los Banqueros); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
*Buried heads, briefcases, and prayer-like poses—The Bankers in MUSA’s Manchones Gallery offer a haunting underwater statement on denial, capitalism, and climate change. Created by Jason deCaires Taylor in 2012, these six statues lie at 9 meters depth, where marine life thrives within their hollow forms. Powerful and provocative, this sculpture challenges divers and snorkelers alike to reflect on what we value—and what we ignore.
Tracy Gunn
Aug 43 min read
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Scuba Diving at Punta Sur (South Point)-Isla Mujeres
Drift past loggerhead turtles, dolphins, rays, and century-old shipwrecks at Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres. This advanced drift dive takes you flying along strong currents around the island’s southern tip—home to ancient Mayan ruins and breathtaking marine life. Not for beginners, but unforgettable for the experienced.
Tracy Gunn
Aug 45 min read
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The Silent Evolution (Evolución Silenciosa) In Musa, Isla Mujeres
Beneath the waves off Isla Mujeres lies The Silent Evolution — a hauntingly beautiful underwater installation of 477 life-sized statues by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Designed to relieve pressure on damaged reefs, the sculptures now form a thriving coral habitat. Each statue tells a story, from local villagers to journalists and musicians, silently transformed by the sea. Dive into the art, science, and soul of MUSA.
Tracy Gunn
Aug 26 min read
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MUSA – The Underwater Museum of Art in Isla Mujeres
After Hurricane Wilma devastated local reefs, artists and marine biologists created MUSA—the Underwater Museum of Art—to give coral a new home. Today, over 500 statues rest beneath the waves near Isla Mujeres, forming a living gallery where art and nature grow together. Carefully placed to attract coral larvae and withstand storms, each sculpture transforms over time into a thriving reef, rich with life and meaning.
Tracy Gunn
Jul 2613 min read
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Diving with Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Isla Mujeres: A Seasonal Spectacle
Every year from May to October, Isla Mujeres welcomes the return of loggerhead sea turtles. Divers can witness incredible encounters — from drift dives among mating turtles to peaceful night dives with resting giants. Learn about their life cycle, the threats they face, and how we can protect these ancient mariners.
Tracy Gunn
Jun 2819 min read
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Manchones National Park - Isla Mujeres
From calm reefs and underwater sculptures to thrilling shipwrecks and drift dives, Isla Mujeres offers it all. Inside the National Marine Park, beginners and snorkelers explore Manchones Reef and MUSA. Just beyond, advanced divers enjoy deeper sites, strong currents, and rich marine life. Whether it’s your first dive or your hundredth, these waters welcome everyone.
Tracy Gunn
Jun 1616 min read
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Thinking About Getting Scuba Certified? Let’s Talk About the PADI Open Water Diver Course
Thinking about getting scuba certified? Discover everything you need to know about the PADI Open Water Diver course—from what gear you’ll use to where your first dive will take you. With calm, turquoise waters and the world-famous MUSA Underwater Museum, Isla Mujeres is the perfect place to begin your underwater journey.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
May 78 min read
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Wreck Trek Isla Mujeres: Dive the Top Shipwrecks of the Mexican Caribbean.
Isla Mujeres hides a world of shipwrecks beneath its turquoise waters. From warships to cargo vessels, these sunken relics have become thriving artificial reefs, teeming with marine life. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned diver, each wreck offers a unique glimpse into history and adventure. Dive into the stories of the island’s most iconic wrecks with Pocna Dive Center!
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
May 28 min read
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Hondureño Shipwreck in Isla Mujeres
Discover The Hondureño, a 36-meter shrimp boat wreck sunk during Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Resting 21 meters deep, just 3 km from North Beach, this dramatic site offers excellent visibility and is ideal for advanced divers. With strong currents and rich marine life—nurse sharks, eagle rays, cobia, and more—it’s a deep dive into both nature and history. Not just a wreck, but a story the island still remembers.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
May 22 min read
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Fourteen things you might not know about MUSA.
Diving MUSA is impressive, be it your first or your fiftieth. This amazing combination of man and nature has more than meets the eye.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 238 min read
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Has Isla Mujeres been taken over by little Space Invaders?
In the depths of MUSA near Isla Mujeres, you can find tiny mosaic "space invaders" created by the French artist known as "Invader."
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 189 min read
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Diving while on your period
There is one question that our boys always dread. "Can I dive while on my period?" Our male instructors have asked me about the "Special...
Tracy Gunn
Jan 85 min read
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Ultra Freeze (EL Frio), Shipwreck Dive in Isla Mujeres
Ultra Freeze, a former cargo tug that caught fire, is a wreck off Isla Mujeres, Mexico. It was sunk in 1979 as an artificial reef.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Diving With Spotted Eagle Rays in Isla Mujeres
The shipwrecks in Isla Mujeres provide an incredible diving experience throughout the year. However, visitors can witness the annual...
Tracy Gunn
Jan 2, 202411 min read
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Pocna proudly presents the World Record Holder for World's Oldest Active Diver
You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. - George Burns. For many, age is just a number and a state of mind. Jane...
Tracy Gunn
Dec 23, 202310 min read
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The Significance of Air in Scuba Diving
Do you ever wonder where the air comes from in your tank? We just purchased a new compressor to fill more tanks more often, which got us...
Mina Scott
May 7, 20231 min read
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Pocna Dive Center Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Established on 12/12/12, this is her story... People often ask how I came to open a dive centre on a tiny island in the middle of the...
Tracy Gunn
Dec 7, 202230 min read
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The Cave of the Sleeping Sharks (La Cueva de los Tiburones Dormidos), Isla Mujeres
Sleeping Shark Cave, located approximately a 30-minute boat ride from Isla Mujeres, is a remarkable phenomenon that has captured global...
Tracy Gunn
Aug 5, 20227 min read
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Urban Reef (Arricife Urbano); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
Urban Reef collection by Jason deCaire Taylor. Photo credit Malek B Productions Submerged during the second expansion of MUSA in 2011,...
Tracy Gunn
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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Time Bombs, fuse and mine (Bomba de Tiempo, mecha y mina); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
In a part of MUSA, which is locally known as "Casitas", within the Manchones National Park off the coast of Isla Mujeres, divers will...
Tracy Gunn
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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