Explore Mali Lošinj
Mali Lošinj is a quaint town located on the island of Lošinj of Croatia, located in the North Adriatic Sea. There are a handful of dive centres here which help divers experience the best of what the underwater world has to offer. The waters here are a beautiful deep blue colour, but underwater the visibility is crystal clear. Some of the highlights of this region are the Lošinj Historical Underwater Park which holds a collection of historical artefacts, there are also caves, exhilarating rocky topography and a plethora of marine flora and fauna to be spotted.
Dive Activity
Diving in Mali Lošinj
Divers can come to Mali Lošinj and have a different kind of diving adventure every day. Divers have the opportunity to have a unique experience in the Lošinj Historical Underwater Park and admire the many historical artefacts on the sea bed here. For those wanting to admire nature instead, can spend their dives spotting a large array of marine life or can explore the caves, sea walls and other rock formations, both during the day and at night. If dive courses are what divers are looking for, there are many available here. There are also many dive sites here which cater to technical divers.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Mali Lošinj
Every dive here is bound to feature an array of marine life, of all shapes and sizes. The marine environments here are flourishing and the colours are truly vibrant due to the clear waters. The marine flora include species such as Gorgonians, Soft Corals, Hard Corals, Sea Fans, Sea Sponges and Anemones. The species inhabiting these healthy reefs including colourful Nudibranchs, Lobsters, Moray Eels, Octopus and more. Some of the fish which fill these waters include Jacks, Black Damselfish, Bream, Rainbow Wrasse and Sardines.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 300
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Total number of species: 200
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Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 125
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Gurnards
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Total number of species: 3000
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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 7000
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Crab
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Total number of species: 250
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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 60
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Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 30
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Stonefish
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Common Seahorse
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Total number of species: 190
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Conger Eel
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Total number of species: 15
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Tuna
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The best Months to Dive in Mali Lošinj
Diving in Croatia and in the Adriatic Sea is possible year round. The waters, however, are the warmest in the summer between June and September, in these months, the waters are also the calmest. In the winter, the water temperatures range between 15°C and 19°C, while in the summer they go up to 25°C. The visibility is above average, between 10 and 30 metres, leaning mostly towards 30 metres.
