Floreana, one of the southernmost islands of the Galapagos archipelago, has many satellite islets. One of these islets can be seen in this picture, and goes by the name of Onslow but is better known as Devil's Crown. This islet is the eroded remains of a submerged secondary cone and it resembles a crown. Because strong currents bathe it daily, this place has been named the "Devil's Crown." This submerged cone is one of the few areas in Galapagos where we find small coral reefs. The coral species found here are Pocilloporid and the slightly larger species, Pavona clavus. These corals provide homes for many species of fish and are fed upon by many invertebrates. We do not have extensive coral reef formation in Galapagos because we don't have the proper salinity or stable water temperatures that allow them to flourish. Today we snorkeled along the shores of Champion Island where there are also some corals, many colorful fish, and what our guests enjoyed most of all, playful and graceful sea lions!