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Malta

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Explore Malta

Malta, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, stands out as a premier diving destination, often heralded as one of Europe's finest. This diving haven comprises three islands, each offering a distinct underwater world filled with vibrant reefs, dramatic walls, and intriguing wrecks. Divers are drawn to Malta for its exceptional visibility and the abundance of marine life, from colorful schools of fish to the elusive octopus. With a temperate climate, the warm summers and mild winters ensure that diving is a year-round activity here, making it an ideal spot for divers seeking both adventure and tranquility.

Diving in Malta is as varied as it is thrilling. On the main island, numerous dive sites are easily reachable, offering everything from shore dives to boat excursions. Gozo, with its slightly quieter ambiance, boasts the renowned Blue Hole, a must-see for any diving enthusiast. For those interested in technical diving, Malta's underwater landscapes are perfect for deep dive and cave dive training. Shipwrecks like the Um El Faroud and the Imperial Eagle offer both historical intrigue and challenging explorations, making wreck diving a highlight for many visitors. Whether a beginner or a seasoned diver, Malta's diverse diving opportunities promise an exhilarating experience beneath the waves.

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    Top Wildlife Sightings in Malta

    The warm Mediterranean ocean maintains a diverse number of marine species. From macro critters to the big boys, like Atlantic bluefin tuna and barracuda, there’s a boatload of variety to be discovered when you dive in Malta. 

    Wrasse, groupers and barracuda can be spotted, while fan worms feed on plankton and colorful starfish and nudibranch decorate the rocks and reefs. Octopus hide in rocky cracks, and in the summer, seahorses can be seen. 

    Also, moray eels, scorpionfish, stingrays, squid, blenny and spiky John Dory fish can all be encountered. Atlantic bluefin tuna pass by, and marbled electric rays glide along the seafloor. Other sightings include flounders, sea breams, damselfish, dentex and amberjacks.

    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 approx.: 200

    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel

    6k Sightings
    J
    28
    F
    38
    M
    62
    A
    214
    M
    413
    J
    630
    J
    928
    A
    1k
    S
    1.2k
    O
    1.1k
    N
    347
    D
    102

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Octopus

    Octopus

    5.9k Sightings
    J
    46
    F
    24
    M
    77
    A
    225
    M
    445
    J
    656
    J
    980
    A
    1.1k
    S
    1k
    O
    997
    N
    246
    D
    59

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

    Barracuda

    Barracuda

    905 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    8
    M
    14
    A
    30
    M
    31
    J
    108
    J
    185
    A
    172
    S
    103
    O
    178
    N
    66
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    Wrasse

    Wrasse

    765 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    4
    M
    13
    A
    22
    M
    32
    J
    54
    J
    217
    A
    164
    S
    112
    O
    136
    N
    5
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets

    5.1k Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    26
    M
    58
    A
    164
    M
    338
    J
    580
    J
    969
    A
    989
    S
    957
    O
    754
    N
    187
    D
    28

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish

    4k Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    28
    M
    48
    A
    209
    M
    403
    J
    481
    J
    800
    A
    595
    S
    706
    O
    515
    N
    124
    D
    46

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish

    3.7k Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    5
    M
    24
    A
    98
    M
    220
    J
    360
    J
    799
    A
    759
    S
    726
    O
    610
    N
    110
    D
    28

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Damselfish

    Damselfish

    2.4k Sightings
    J
    8
    F
    3
    M
    11
    A
    47
    M
    88
    J
    203
    J
    437
    A
    555
    S
    599
    O
    352
    N
    34
    D
    17

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    Jackfish

    Jackfish

    1.2k Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    4
    M
    17
    J
    135
    J
    287
    A
    259
    S
    260
    O
    251
    N
    28
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish

    1.2k Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    6
    M
    54
    A
    127
    M
    205
    J
    197
    J
    100
    A
    97
    S
    109
    O
    175
    N
    56
    D
    25

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch

    1.1k Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    20
    M
    17
    A
    56
    M
    100
    J
    223
    J
    271
    A
    223
    S
    87
    O
    66
    N
    2
    D
    12

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Flounder

    Flounder

    639 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    9
    A
    30
    M
    33
    J
    67
    J
    175
    A
    139
    S
    113
    O
    53
    N
    11
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Stingrays

    Stingrays

    509 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    1
    M
    1
    A
    2
    M
    1
    J
    79
    J
    169
    A
    166
    S
    77
    O
    12
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 125

    Gurnards

    Gurnards

    459 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    3
    M
    10
    A
    17
    M
    33
    J
    42
    J
    114
    A
    112
    S
    61
    O
    52
    N
    11
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Goatfish

    Goatfish

    371 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    3
    A
    0
    M
    11
    J
    46
    J
    44
    A
    116
    S
    79
    O
    54
    N
    5
    D
    11
    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse

    370 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    1
    M
    0
    A
    1
    M
    0
    J
    12
    J
    44
    A
    77
    S
    130
    O
    83
    N
    17
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Tuna

    Tuna

    313 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    1
    M
    0
    A
    1
    M
    0
    J
    43
    J
    57
    A
    108
    S
    68
    O
    30
    N
    0
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish

    266 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    3
    M
    4
    A
    3
    M
    0
    J
    56
    J
    47
    A
    43
    S
    60
    O
    48
    N
    0
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    Crab

    Crab

    232 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    2
    M
    2
    A
    1
    M
    2
    J
    29
    J
    86
    A
    71
    S
    24
    O
    11
    N
    1
    D
    2

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts

    179 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    2
    A
    8
    M
    1
    J
    15
    J
    25
    A
    69
    S
    51
    O
    0
    N
    1
    D
    7

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