Night Diving at Ocotal

We set out for Playa Ocotal at about 5:00 p.m., after completing various textbook assignments. Less than ten minutes away from the dive shop, this dark stretch of shore is more isolated and peaceful than Playa del Coco. Amelie and Will, my dive instructors, would be accompanying me and another Advanced Certification student, while Pierre waited for our return in the truck. Will briefed us on what to expect, mentioned something about phosphorescence, and told us not to stray from the group. Acutely afraid of the dark, I was far too nervous to pay much attention.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023