We have done a lot since arriving on the island inly a week ago. A regular for us though is swimming in the beautiful oceans here. After every day we like to go to the beach before sunset and cool off. The water is absolutely beautiful. It's clear and warm and has so much plant and animal life living in it. A spot we love to go to has gorgeous reefs that you can snorkel over and see the fish and coral.
The coral reef is present around both Corn Islands. It provides shelter to many different kinds of marine life. Reefs are located in shallow, warm waters which makes them easy to spot when snorkeling, but also means they are easily susceptible to storms and human activity. Some parts of the reef have been damaged but others are still very healthy and beautiful. The different types of coral you can see here are brain coral, which looks like its name, staghorn coral, which looks like the antlers on a deer, and pillar coral, which also looks like its name. One interesting thing we learned is that coral is actually an animal and not a plant.
The oceans surrounding Big Corn Island are absolutely gorgeous. We are learning a lot about the plants and animals that inhabit the water. We also are really getting the feel of what it is like to live in a country like Nicaragua and live like the Nicaraguans do. The experiences we are having are breathtaking and we can't wait to have many more adventures.
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