Merkanti Reef
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About this site
Merkanti Reef is an artificial reef near St. Julian's in Malta, dived at night close to the glow of the town. Entry is easy from the shore and the depth is shallow, around 10 metres at most, which keeps the dive manageable after dark.
Nocturnal fish and invertebrates gather around the structure. Because light from the surface can affect perception, divers need to concentrate on close-range navigation and beam control. The site can be dived year-round.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Marbled CrabPachygrapsus marmoratusReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoReported here · unconfirmed
Painted ComberSerranus scribaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisReported here · unconfirmed
Peacock BlennySalaria pavoReported here · unconfirmed
East Atlantic Peacock WrasseSymphodus tincaReported here · unconfirmed
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