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Romania

Divesites
19
Centers
16
Courses & Events
14
Wildlife
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Explore Romania

Diving in Romania means exploring the western edge of the Black Sea, where a mix of shallow rocky reefs, sandy bottoms and accessible wrecks creates a distinctive, low‑key experience. Most dives are shore or short boat trips from hubs like Constanța and Vama Veche; liveaboards are rare. Summer brings warmer, calmer water and the best visibility, while spring and autumn offer moodier seas and fewer divers. Expect modest biodiversity compared with warmer seas, but rewarding encounters with gobies, flatfish, sprat schools, occasional sturgeon near river mouths and the region’s resident dolphins or porpoises.

What makes the area special are the wrecks and the Black Sea’s unique conditions: anoxic deep layers preserve organic material, so some ship remains are exceptionally intact, and many historical wrecks lie within recreational or technical reach. Clear seasonal rhythms, easy coastal access and a quiet, exploratory vibe make Romania appealing for divers who enjoy archaeological interest, shore entries and relaxed boat outings rather than crowded reef tourism.

Power Plug Type
C, F
Payment Method
AMEX, DC, JCB, Cir, Plus
Tipping
Tipping is customary but not mandatory. In restaurants, 5–10% of the bill is standard. Some restaurants may include a service charge; check the bill first. Tips are usually given in cash.
Airports
OTP
Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
Dial Code
+40
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
Eastern European Time (EET) – UTC +2; EEST UTC +3 during daylight saving time

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Romania

The Romanian coast on the Black Sea lacks tropical reefs but supports diverse marine life. Common sightings for divers include rocky-reef species such as blennies, gobies, wrasses and sea bass; schooling mullet and sprat appear nearshore. Bottom dwellers like turbot and goby species are frequent in shallow rocky or sandy areas.

Seasonally, spring–summer brings occasional pelagic visitors: rays and thornback rays are sometimes seen in coastal flats, small sharks (e.g., spurdog/smooth-hound relatives) are rare but possible, and loggerhead turtles are occasional vagrants—more likely in warmer months or along migration corridors. Encounter likelihood depends on site (rocky headlands versus sandy bays) and season: common reef fish year-round, rays and pelagic visitors mainly in late spring to early autumn, sharks and turtles uncommon.

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: 600

Crayfish

213 Sightings
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18
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38
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76
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63
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15
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1

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

87 Sightings
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2
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21
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20
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26
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14
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1
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2
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Total number of species: 30

Carp

72 Sightings
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1
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1
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1
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1
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35
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21
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12
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0

Common Seahorse

67 Sightings
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1
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6
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15
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18
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14
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11
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2
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Total number of species: 130

Pipefish

18 Sightings
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2
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11
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5
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Total number of species: 19

Bass

12 Sightings
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11
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