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About this site
Helicoptero lies off the coast of Brazil near Ilha Grande, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, an area known for its sheltered bays and boat-accessed rock and reef sites. The site has a maximum depth of around 6 metres and is considered a beginner dive, making it a shallow, easy option in this stretch of coastline.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Atlantic Sergeant MajorAbudefduf saxatilisReported here · unconfirmed
TomtateHaemulon aurolineatumReported here · unconfirmed
Orange Cup CoralTubastraea coccineaReported here · unconfirmed
Red Cushion Sea StarOreaster reticulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Rio Brain CoralMussismilia hispidaReported here · unconfirmed
Banded ButterflyfishChaetodon striatusReported here · unconfirmed
PorkfishAnisotremus virginicusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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