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Clear Vision, Clean Ocean: Aloe Vera for Eco-Friendly Diving
At Pocna Dive Center, we’re always looking for ways to make diving a little greener — and our latest eco-idea might be our favorite yet. Inspired by the Green Fins community, we’ve started using fresh Aloe Vera leaves as a 100% natural, ocean-friendly mask defog. It works beautifully, keeps harmful chemicals out of the sea, and even grows right in our own little “defog garden.” Small changes like this help keep our reefs — and our masks — crystal clear. 🌿💦
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Nov 72 min read


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


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


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


Parrotfish: The Beach-Building, Coral-Saving, Mucus-Making Wonders of the Reef
Parrotfish are more than colourful reef dwellers—they poop our beaches, build reef structure, and control algae. Learn how they shape the Caribbean and how you can help protect them. Dive in at Manchones Reef, Isla Mujeres.
Tracy Gunn
Jul 27 min read


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


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


How to get to Isla Mujeres.
Discover various transport options to Isla Mujeres that will ensure your adventure begins seamlessly!
Tracy Gunn
Feb 57 min read


Golfcart Etiquette in Isla Mujeres (and how to not piss off the locals)
Hiring a golf cart is a great way to see Isla Mujeres. Here are some tips on how to do it safely and respect the local environment.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 2511 min read


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


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 75 min read


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


Diving and Snorkeling Manchones 2, Isla Mujeres
The thoughtfully named Manchones 2 is the little sister of Manchones 1 and is located just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. It is a shallow...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 25, 20223 min read


Diving and Snorkeling Manchones 1, Isla Mujeres
Manchones 1 is a simply named reef that is part of the larger Manchones National Park, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. Perfect for the snorkeler, fun diver, photographer, new diver, and those wishing to advance their education, it is beautiful shallow dive that caters to all levels of experience. Manchones 1 is the main diving and snorkelling area within the Manchones National Park . Spread out over a large area, there is much to explore, teeming with marine life. The sha
Tracy Gunn
Jul 25, 20224 min read


The "Other Volkswagon"; by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
So we know about Anthropocene, and its forlorn child curled up on the bonnet of the Volkswagon, but why do we know nothing about the...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 23, 20222 min read
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