Cyclades
Diving in Cyclades is amazing offering both ancient and modern wrecks to caves, walls and reefs and some amazing volcanic underwater scenery.
Explore Greece
Greece offers a unique diving experience, set against the backdrop of its beautiful coastline, dotted with iconic blue roofs and whitewashed buildings. With the Ionian Sea to the west and the Aegean to the east, Greece boasts more than 240 inhabited islands, each with its own distinct underwater charm. The country's rich seafaring history is evident in the multitude of shipwrecks scattered across the seabed, drawing divers into a captivating world where history meets marine life. Since the lifting of diving restrictions in 2006, these sites have become accessible, allowing divers to explore artefacts that once lay hidden. The Greek islands offer a diverse range of diving environments, from the vertical walls and caverns of Chios Island to the stunning rock formations of Mykonos, where divers may encounter monk seals. Santorini's volcanic past has shaped an intriguing landscape of lava tubes, caverns, and caves, inviting exploration.
For those seeking adventure, the wreck of the Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, offers a unique dive site. Greece’s clear waters, warm temperatures, and minimal currents make it an ideal destination for divers of all levels, with numerous dive centers offering courses and certifications. Traveling between Greece’s islands is easy, and many divers opt for a liveaboard experience to maximize their exploration of the best dive sites in less time. Whether shore diving from a beach or embarking on a liveaboard adventure, Greece’s underwater world promises unforgettable experiences with its blend of history, marine biodiversity, and stunning underwater landscapes. Divers are reminded to tread lightly, preserving the beauty and historical significance of Greece’s underwater treasures for future generations.
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Top Wildlife Sightings in Greece
The Aegean and Ionian Seas have an impressive collection of nudibranch, invertebrates, crabs, moray eel, seahorses, and other easily overlooked critters. If you want to see the bigger megafauna, there is a good chance to see dolphins in the Gulf of Corinth. The sheltered and calm waters of the gulf are ideal for sighting dolphins as they glide through the water. Loggerhead turtles can be seen floating gracefully in the reefs at Zante while during the months of April, May and June you may catch one laying eggs on the beach!
Off the coast of Rhodes, the gentle-tempered and slow moving basking shark can be witnessed. The second biggest of the shark family, the harmless basking shark swim about, mouth gaping, trying to swallow up any plankton and krill they can find. The largest mammal to grace the waters surrounding Greece is the sperm whale. There are two well-known locations for sperm whale sightings, the Hellenic Trench and the Aegean Sea. The deep waters of the trench are the whales favourite hunting spot however only large, fully equipped vessels patrol here. In the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Mykonos, sperm whales are spotted between the months of May and September.
The rarest of all seals is the monk seal. A cave-dwelling species with only 600 individuals left in the wild. The seal is very tough to find but a trip to Alonissos Island National Marine Park is the best bet. Here, a stable population feed and rest in the coast’s network of caves.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 300
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Octopus
2.9k Sightings
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15
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7
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11
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53
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170
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360
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563
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771
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595
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271
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40
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17
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Total number of species: 200
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Moray Eel
2.7k Sightings
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5
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4
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15
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24
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145
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279
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552
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757
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597
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300
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42
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10
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Total number of species: 27
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Barracuda
1.5k Sightings
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9
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2
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13
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34
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96
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233
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269
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384
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229
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160
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24
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3
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Total number of species: 600
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Wrasse
703 Sightings
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2
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1
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5
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13
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20
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62
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155
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242
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122
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67
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9
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5
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Total number of species: 12
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Lionfish
5.3k Sightings
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17
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5
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25
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93
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318
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537
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1.1k
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616
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56
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26
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Total number of species: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
2.7k Sightings
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11
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4
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12
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46
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129
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247
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540
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814
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586
O
280
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16
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4
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Total number of species: 250
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Scorpionfish
1.9k Sightings
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8
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0
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13
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34
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132
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164
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364
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646
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381
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156
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21
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13
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
1.8k Sightings
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8
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3
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18
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29
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76
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245
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363
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578
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274
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185
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11
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9
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Total number of species: 350
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Damselfish
1k Sightings
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4
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2
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16
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20
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140
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169
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310
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215
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146
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5
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3
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Total number of species: 3000
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Nudibranch
918 Sightings
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8
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4
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7
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23
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70
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109
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173
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239
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147
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112
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23
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3
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Total number of species: 40
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Jackfish
476 Sightings
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0
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0
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3
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14
M
23
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34
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82
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128
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129
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52
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7
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4
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Total number of species: 130
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Pufferfish
417 Sightings
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7
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1
M
7
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16
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26
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70
J
51
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91
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86
O
45
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12
D
5
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Total number of species: 3
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Trumpetfish
266 Sightings
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2
F
3
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3
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7
M
15
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13
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56
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56
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63
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40
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7
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1