Cozumel Splendid Toadfish Diver
Dive 2

Dive 2: Observing and listening for a Splendid Toadfish

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By the end of this open water dive, divers should be able to:

  1. Locate and observe or hear a Splendid Toadfish in the wild.

  2. Record observations (location, depth, behavior).

  3. Optional: Capture photos or video without disturbance.

Finding a Splendid Toadfish.

  • Briefing

  • Gearing up

  • Streamlining equipment

  • Predive safety check (BWRAF)

  • Entry

  • Buoyancy check

  • Listening for The Splendid Toadfish

  • Observing or photographing a Splendid Toadfish

  • Ascent - safety stop

  • Debrief

  • The Splendid Toadfish makes a unique underwater sound. This will sound like a frog/toad or a honking sound. When you are near it’s home you may hear it and get louder as you are closer.