Located in the sparkling Pacific, Marchena Island is a popular diving mecca in the legendary Galapagos Archipelago. Known for its underwater wonderland, liveaboard vessels bop on the ocean’s surface while divers explore the magnificent marine life that inhabits these unspoilt waters below the surface. The island’s volcanic landscape is characterised by an ancient caldera and is covered with lava. It has a lot of volcanic activity, although the only eruption on record occurred in 1992. The island is off limits to tourist and so it boasts untouched fauna and flora including several endemic species such as the Galapagos hawk, mockingbirds, lava lizard and sea lions. Divers can enjoy exploring the clear waters at Punta Espejo, where an endless array of species can be spotted including damsels, parrotfish and Moorish idols.