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About this site
This dive site off Ustica Island features dramatic volcanic rock formations and vibrant marine life. The clear waters offer excellent visibility, with depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters. Expect schools of barracuda, groupers, and occasional tuna. The underwater landscape includes caves and swim-throughs, perfect for exploration. Strong currents can occur, making it ideal for drift diving. The site is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning visibility, often exceeding 30 meters. Suitable for intermediate to advanced divers due to occasional currents.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julisReported here · unconfirmed
Painted ComberSerranus scribaReported here · unconfirmed
Purple Sea StarOphidiaster ophidianusReported here · unconfirmed
Star CoralAstroides calycularisReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
ComberSerranus cabrillaReported here · unconfirmed
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Violet AeolidFlabellina affinisObserved near here · iNaturalist
Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisObserved near here · iNaturalist
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