Malpelo island

Malpelo Island is a remote and uninhabited island located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 500 km west of the Colombian coast. 

It is part of a small archipelago that also includes several islets and rocks. 

Malpelo Island is relatively small, measuring just over one square kilometer, and is of volcanic origin. 

Despite its small size, Malpelo Island is considered one of the most important areas for the conservation of marine biodiversity in the world. 

The island is located in a region of the Pacific known as the Eastern Tropical Pacific, which is home to a large number of marine species. 

In particular, Malpelo Island is known for its abundant shark populations, including hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and silky sharks. 

The island is also home to a wide variety of other marine life, including rays, turtles, dolphins, and numerous species of fish. 

Due to its importance for marine conservation, Malpelo Island has been designated as a UNESCO Natural Biosphere Reserve. 

The Colombian government has also established a marine protected area around the island, which prohibits commercial fishing and other activities that could harm the island's unique ecosystem. 

Despite its remote location and lack of human inhabitants, Malpelo Island is a popular destination for divers and other visitors interested in exploring its rich marine life. 

The island is considered to be one of the best diving destinations in the world, particularly for diving with sharks.

Diving in Malpelo Island is typically done through liveaboard dive boats, which allow divers to access remote dive sites in the surrounding waters. 

Due to the island's remote location and protected status, access to the island is tightly regulated, and divers must obtain special permits to dive in the area. 

Additionally, diving around Malpelo Island can be challenging, with strong currents and deep dives being common.

- Héctor Andrés Quintero Silva