Jewel Moray

With their snake-like bodies and constantly gaping mouths, moray eels look like the villains of the reef. In reality, these shy, intelligent predators are some of the most fascinating creatures in the Sea of Cortez. This guide introduces the common moray species of San Carlos—like the massive Panamic Green Moray—explains their bizarre “Alien-style” second jaw, and reveals the best dive sites to find them.