Gala Pita Gala
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About this site
Gala Pita Gala is a rocky pinnacle dive off Unawatuna on the south coast, covering depths of 10 to 25 metres. The pinnacle is packed with marine life and often has excellent visibility.
The site is graded intermediate, with a maximum depth of 25 metres. It is one of the most popular dive sites in the Unawatuna area, where the choice of dive depends on conditions and the experience of the divers.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
NudibranchNudibranchReported here · unconfirmed
Manta rayManta rayReported here · unconfirmed
StingrayStingrayReported here · unconfirmed
Blue-ringed octopusBlue-ringed octopusReported here · unconfirmed
Tawny Hermit CrabCoenobita rugosusReported here · unconfirmed
Thin-shelled Rock CrabGrapsus tenuicrustatusReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Vagabond ButterflyfishChaetodon decussatusReported here · unconfirmed
Leaping BlennyAlticus saliensReported here · unconfirmed
LionfishLionfishReported here · unconfirmed
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