Baixa Da Barca
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About this site
Baixa Da Barca is a pinnacle in the channel between Faial and Pico, rising to a big plateau that begins at 17 metres. Depths run from 17 to 40 metres and the dive is rated advanced.
A strong current is possible here. Big shoals of guelly jacks and barracudas gather around the pinnacle, and dusky groupers are also found on the dive.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
BarracudaBarracudaReported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
Common DolphinDelphinus delphisReported here · unconfirmed
Common Bottlenose DolphinTursiops truncatusReported here · unconfirmed
Atlantic Spotted DolphinStenella frontalisReported here · unconfirmed
Skipjack TunaKatsuwonus pelamisReported here · unconfirmed
Risso's DolphinGrampus griseusReported here · unconfirmed
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