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About this site
The Italian Cave sits along the coast of Crete, Greece, near Chania, based on the given coordinates. It reaches a maximum depth of around 20 metres and is generally considered an intermediate dive.
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.
Indian LionfishPterois milesReported here · unconfirmed
Dusky SpinefootSiganus luridusReported here · unconfirmed
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoReported here · unconfirmed
Rivulated RabbitfishSiganus rivulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Marbled CrabPachygrapsus marmoratusReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Beadlet AnemoneActinia mediterraneaReported here · unconfirmed
Nimble Spray CrabPercnon gibbesiReported here · unconfirmed
Black sea urchinArbacia lixulaReported 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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