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About this site
This dive near Catania features a dramatic wall plunging into the Ionian Sea, rich with colorful gorgonians and sponges. Schools of barracuda and amberjack patrol the blue, while moray eels hide in crevices. The site offers excellent visibility and mild currents, ideal for drift diving. The underwater topography includes overhangs and small caves teeming with marine life. Depths range from 15 to 40 meters, suitable for various experience levels. The warm Mediterranean waters make it a year-round destination. Nearby volcanic rock formations add to the unique scenery.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Striped DolphinStenella coeruleoalbaReported here · unconfirmed
Common Bottlenose DolphinTursiops truncatusReported here · unconfirmed
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
White Sea StarCoscinasterias tenuispinaReported here · unconfirmed
Leopard Sea SlugPeltodoris atromaculataReported here · unconfirmed
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