14 Fish You May See While Snorkeling or Diving

by Toni Keesee

There are approximately 1,000 species of fish swimming around in the Caribbean Sea, and diving and snorkeling in Grand Cayman gives you the opportunity to swim with some of these beautiful creatures. Below we’ve identified 10 fish that our guests and condo owners have recently spotted while vacationing in Grand Cayman. All of these photos were taken by either guests or owners of Christopher Columbus Condos, so we have solid proof they’re out there!  Keep in mind there are many more fish and even mammals, crustaceans and more to see while underwater in the Cayman Islands. This is just a small sneak peak!

14. French Angelfish

french angel fish

Photo taken by our guest, Christine Bart.

13. Blue Tang

blue tang in cayman

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

12. Queen Angelfish

queen angelfish

Photo taken by our guest, Christine Bart.

11. Foureye Butterflyfish

two foureye butterflyfish

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

10. Spotfin Butterflyfish

spotfin butterfly fish

Photo taken by our guest, Jason Hawk.

9. Silverside Fish

school of silversides swimming

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

8. Lionfish (an invasive species)

invasive lionfish

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

7. Horse-Eye Jack Fish

horse eye jack fish

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

6. Trumpet Fish

Trumpetfish

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

5. Remora

remora fish

Photo taken by one of our condo owners, Marsha O’Daniel.

4. Yellow Stingray

Yellow Stingray

Photo taken by our guest, Brandon Keesee. Fish identified with "Reef Fish Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas" by Paul Humann & Ned Deloach.

3.Whitespotted Filefish

whitespotted filefish in cayman

Photo taken by our guest Frank Kaufman. Fish identified with "Reef Fish Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas" by Paul Humann & Ned Deloach.

2. Porcupinefish

porcupinefish grand cayman

Photo taken by our guest Frank Kaufman. Fish identified with "Reef Fish Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas" by Paul Humann & Ned Deloach.

1. Hogfish

hog fish swimming underwater in grand cayman

Photo taken by our friends Kevin & Jackey Downey.

Have you seen any of these fish while diving in Grand Cayman?

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