Explore Peloponnese

Diving in the Peloponnese, West Greece, and the Ionian Sea offers a captivating experience for divers of all levels. This region is steeped in history, famously connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth and known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Beneath its waves lies a treasure trove of shipwrecks, vibrant reefs, and fascinating marine life, making it an irresistible destination for underwater adventurers.

One of the highlights is the Andros Wreck, considered one of the best in Greece, offering an exhilarating dive through history. The Bay of Navarino, rich with 19th-century Ottoman shipwrecks, provides a unique window into the past. For those seeking beautiful marine landscapes, the Blue Canyon is an advanced diver's dream, while beginners can enjoy the accessible Atlas Reef via a shore dive. Pilos is another remarkable site, with ancient wrecks and a stunning array of sponges and coral. The seasonal variations add charm, as different marine species make their appearances throughout the year, enhancing the allure of this diving haven.

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    Diving in Peloponnese

    The Peloponnese, West Greece, and the Ionian Sea are a diver's paradise, offering a rich array of underwater experiences. Among the top dive sites is the HMS Perseus wreck near Kefalonia, a submarine resting at about 52 meters/171 feet, enticing advanced divers with its historical allure. For shore diving enthusiasts, Pylos provides easy access to vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, where divers can observe the fascinating behavior of octopuses and colorful fish in the crystal-clear waters. Unique experiences await those venturing into night dives, especially around Zakynthos, where the underwater world transforms under the moonlight, revealing nocturnal creatures. Both liveaboard and shore diving options are available, allowing divers flexibility in exploring the region's underwater wonders. Whether you're seeking thrilling wrecks or serene coral gardens, this region offers a harmonious blend of marine adventures for all skill levels.

    Dive Centers

    Nero-Sport Diving Center, Zakynthos, Griechenland

    Nero-Sport Diving Center, Zakynthos, Griechenland

    Limni Keriou, 29092 Zakynthos, Greece
    ACHILLEON DIVING CENTER

    ACHILLEON DIVING CENTER

    PALEOKASTRITSA, 49083 CORFU, Greece
    KALAMATA FREEDIVERS

    KALAMATA FREEDIVERS

    20 POSEIDONOS MARINA KALAMATAS, 24100 KALAMATA, Greece
    NAUTILUS DIVING CLUB

    NAUTILUS DIVING CLUB

    VASSILIKI LEFKAS, 31082 LEFKAS ISLAND, Greece

    SCUBA BLUE DREAM

    4 Poliklitou, 21059 Epidavros, Greece

    DIVE INN CORFU

    Agios Georgios, 49080 CORFU, Greece

    POSEIDON DIVING CENTER

    Ermones, Corfu, 49100 CORFU, Greece

    MANI DIVING CENTER

    DEXAMENI, 23062 LIMENI, Greece

    IONIAN DIVERS

    111 AUSTRALIAS, 26442 PATRAS, Greece

    CORFU DIVING FUN CLUB

    KAVVADADES, 49081 CORFU, Greece

    AquaTrail Adventures, ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ

    HOTEL POSEIDON, 20300 LOUTRAKI, Greece

    Dive Easy

    Acharavi Thinaliou, 49100 Corfu, Greece

    THE WATERHOPPERS CORFU

    Komeno Gouvia, 49083 CORFU, Greece

    Dive Sites

    DIVE INN CORFU, 49080 CORFU
    St. George Reef North <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    St. George Reef North (★4.5)

    Nice, easy dive ideal for new divers. Also a great spot for night dives where we can see a variety of life. With good air consumption this dive can last up to 90 minutes!
    DIVE INN CORFU, 49080 CORFU
    Lagoudia Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Lagoudia Wall (★4.6)

    7 min ride with the boat from our dive center. A beautiful reef with an amazing drop. Starting from 5 to 7 meters down to 30 meters. On perfect visibility, you can admire the scattering islands lying on the bottom of the wall. A site that will satisfy the most demanding diver.
    SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
    Minotaur Labyrinth <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Minotaur Labyrinth (★4.7)

    Ideal for both beginners and advanced divers, this unique site offers varying depths suitable for each level. Beginners can enjoy the 5m rocky shoreline and beautiful swim throughs at 3m, while advanced divers can swim across sand in search of stingrays and flat fish, eventually reaching a drop off at 20m.
    SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
    Aspro Faro <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Aspro Faro (★4.5)

    This sheltered bay is the ideal dive site for beginners on days when the sea is not so calm! The deserted area is only accessible by boat, meaning there are always large amounts of fish for to look at, as well as a stunning view above water of the rocks against the magnificent blue sea.
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Südwand <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Südwand (★4.2)

    Dive site with deep and shallow areas. Beautiful steep wall with a chance of crawfish and a beautifully overgrown overhang. Depth between 0 and 40m
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Steinhaufen <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Steinhaufen (★4.3)

    Large cairn of huge boulders, which can be searched in several places.
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Flintenlauf / 2-Finger-Riff <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Flintenlauf / 2-Finger-Riff (★4.5)

    Travel time approx. 30 minutes, depth 0-40m, reef rich in fish with shallow and deep areas as well as a 50m long cave, suitable for beginners and advanced users
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Paternoster Höhle <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Paternoster Höhle (★4.5)

    Travel time about 30 minutes, depth 0-40m, mainly depths up to 40m and a large cave with a double-decker entrance/exit, suitable for beginners and advanced users
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Dick &amp; Doof <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Dick & Doof (★4.3)

    Dive site with deep and shallow areas. Beautiful steep wall with a chance of lobsters and a flat canyon with great light. Depth between 0 and 40m
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Keri Caves <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Keri Caves (★4.3)

    Diving site with beautiful caves in the shallow area. Depth between 0 and 12m. Travel time only 30 minutes, suitable for both beginners and advanced users
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Schwefelhöhle Zakynthos <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Schwefelhöhle Zakynthos (★4.2)

    Travel time about 30 minutes, depth 0-30m, several caves / grottos in the 0-12m range and a deep area up to 30m, suitable for beginners and advanced users
    SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
    40 Rows <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    40 Rows (★4.7)

    This sheltered bay is the ideal dive site on days when the sea is not so calm. The deserted area is only accessible by boat, meaning there are always large amounts of fish look at, as well as a stunning view above water of the rocks against the magnificent blue sea.
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Torbogen / Altarhöhle <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Torbogen / Altarhöhle (★4.6)

    Dive site with deep and shallow areas. Beautiful steep wall that ends in an archway with a chance of lobsters as well as 2 caves and a grotto depth between 0 and 40m
    Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
    Christosfelsen <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Christosfelsen (★4.1)

    20 minutes drive | Free descent, no flat area, susceptible to currents and only suitable for advanced divers. Depth between 15-40 meters very clear waters
    SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
    Polymarcha <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Polymarcha (★4.7)

    This beautiful bay has a small island lying just a short way from the shore where divers can see hundreds of fish swimming around. This calm spot makes for the perfect introduction to the underwater world for Try Scuba dives and the first dives of the Open Water Course.

    The best Months to dive in Peloponnese

    Diving in the Peloponnese, West Greece, and the Ionian Sea offers diverse and appealing conditions throughout the year. The water temperatures range from 15°C–25°C/59°F–77°F, with warmer temperatures from May to October. Visibility generally remains excellent, often exceeding 30 meters/98 feet, providing clear views of the vibrant underwater life.

    While diving is possible year-round, the most favorable conditions are from late spring to early autumn. During winter, divers may encounter stronger winds and currents, particularly from the north, which can affect underwater conditions and accessibility. Despite these factors, the region remains a popular destination for divers due to its rich marine biodiversity and historical underwater sites.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Peloponnese

    The Peloponnese, West Greece, and Ionian Sea offer a diverse marine ecosystem, ideal for diving enthusiasts. Common reef fish include the colorful wrasses and groupers, often spotted near rocky outcrops and coral formations. These areas also host an array of small crustaceans and nudibranchs, adding to the vibrant underwater scenery divers can explore year-round.

    Seasonal highlights include the majestic loggerhead turtles, primarily seen during the summer months when they come to nest on sandy beaches. Divers may also encounter the elusive Mediterranean monk seal, although sightings are rare and mostly occur around remote islands. Rays are more common in the spring and early summer, while sightings of sharks, such as the blue shark, increase in the later summer months, primarily in deeper waters. Overall, the region provides a rich and diverse marine experience, with species' visibility varying by time of year and diving locations.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    488 Sightings
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    72
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    Total number of species approx.: 300

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    Octopus

    Octopus
    371 Sightings
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    7
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    30
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    61
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    116
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    87
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    45
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    21
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    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    125 Sightings
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    5
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    5
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    46
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    37
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    16
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    9
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    3
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    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    117 Sightings
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    2
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    1
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    12
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    24
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    16
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    27
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    21
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    0
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    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    25 Sightings
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    2
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    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    977 Sightings
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    3
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    9
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    151
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    182
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    292
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    193
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    59
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    573 Sightings
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    3
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    3
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    43
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    65
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    160
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    120
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    27
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    1
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    214 Sightings
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    3
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    2
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    21
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    21
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    47
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    81
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    29
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    6
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    2
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    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    209 Sightings
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    7
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    8
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    16
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    20
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    46
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    53
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    32
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    17
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    5
    D
    1

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    Total number of species approx.: 3000

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    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    183 Sightings
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    1
    F
    0
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    2
    A
    7
    M
    15
    J
    43
    J
    42
    A
    33
    S
    30
    O
    10
    N
    0
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    44 Sightings
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    2
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    1
    M
    5
    J
    12
    J
    12
    A
    4
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    1
    O
    7
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    0
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    Total number of species approx.: 350

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    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    40 Sightings
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    M
    3
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    3
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    6
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    6
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    12
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    6
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    Total number of species approx.: 3400

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    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    40 Sightings
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    2
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    0
    M
    3
    A
    2
    M
    3
    J
    10
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    9
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    4
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    0
    O
    5
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    1
    D
    1

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    Total number of species approx.: 110

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    Snapper

    Snapper
    36 Sightings
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    2
    F
    1
    M
    4
    A
    3
    M
    3
    J
    4
    J
    9
    A
    1
    S
    3
    O
    1
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    4
    D
    1

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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    33 Sightings
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    1
    F
    0
    M
    2
    A
    1
    M
    2
    J
    3
    J
    2
    A
    5
    S
    8
    O
    7
    N
    2
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    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    30 Sightings
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    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    0
    M
    0
    J
    3
    J
    2
    A
    2
    S
    13
    O
    7
    N
    2
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    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 15

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    Tuna

    Tuna
    27 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    2
    A
    0
    M
    2
    J
    0
    J
    2
    A
    2
    S
    16
    O
    3
    N
    0
    D
    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    27 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    2
    A
    2
    M
    3
    J
    0
    J
    6
    A
    7
    S
    3
    O
    1
    N
    3
    D
    0

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

    Total number of species approx.: 55

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    Lobster

    Lobster
    26 Sightings
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    2
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    0
    M
    0
    A
    3
    M
    8
    J
    7
    J
    0
    A
    1
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    3
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    2
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