Shrimp Grotto
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About this site
A stunning underwater cave in Portofino, teeming with colorful shrimp clinging to the walls. The grotto's narrow entrance opens into a spacious chamber with dramatic light beams piercing through cracks. Schools of damselfish and curious groupers often hover near the exit. Strong currents outside make this a drift dive, best suited for experienced divers. The surrounding rocky slopes are covered in vibrant sponges and gorgonians. Visibility is typically excellent, revealing the full spectacle of marine life.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Violescent Sea-whipParamuricea clavataReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Red CoralCorallium rubrumReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow GorgonianEunicella cavoliniReported here · unconfirmed
white gorgonianEunicella singularisReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow Cluster AnemoneParazoanthus axinellaeReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisReported here · unconfirmed
Sunset Cup CoralLeptopsammia pruvotiReported here · unconfirmed
European Spiny LobsterPalinurus elephasReported here · unconfirmed
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