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Skate Fish
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Flounder
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Seamoth
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Carp
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Flounder
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Char
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European bitterling
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Tench
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Octopus
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Squid
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Cuttlefish
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Portuguese Man o'War
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Whales

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Sperm Whale
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Blue Whale
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Minke Whale
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Grey Whale
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Killer Whale (Orca)
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Fur Seal
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Seal
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Manatee
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Ilha do Meio (★4.5)

Sheltered and quiet place with dives up to 15 m depth. This island, which lies between the Sea of Outside and the Sea of Inside, is very rich in marine life.
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Ilha do Frade (★4.6)

Located on the outside sea, in front of Atalaia beach, this point receives numerous tourists who are delighted with the variety of fish found there. The depth is between 8 and 22 meters.
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Buraco das Cabras (★4.6)

It is a drift dive that starts in the Outside Sea and ends in the Inside Sea, therefore, it doesn’t demand much effort from the divers during the displacement. The average depth is 15 meters and the point is made up of rock formations of volcanic origin.
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Buraco do Inferno (★4.5)

Despite its name, this underwater cave holds spectacular rock formations. It's a very interesting spot, with an incredible look. It's not possible to make long penetrations, just a few passages.
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Cagarras (★4.4)

Very versatile place, that can receive both beginner and experienced divers, because the dive starts in shallow and sheltered waters and its walls can reach 34 meters of depth.
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Caieiras (★4.5)

The dive at this point is around 17 meters and occurs between three distinct rock formations. It is well known for the amount of algae. It is one of the resting and feeding areas for sea turtles.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Pedras Secas (★4.7)

At this dive site, the depth varies around 15 meters. Its fantastic formation is already worth the visit. The rock formations form corridors, canyons, arches, caves and small caves.
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Pontal do Norte (★4.4)

Great dark stone monolith submerged further from the island. Its top almost reaches the surface providing, around the parcel, a dive with clean blue water.
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Macaxeira (★4.6)

Located in the Sea of Outside, this incredible place with up to 40 meters of depth, is in the extreme north of the island. The current is always present and leads the diver to the wall of collapsed rocks. After the outline, there is a plateau with many algae.
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Laje Dois Irmãos (★4.5)

A point much visited by accredited divers, the Laje Dois Irmaos is next to the hill that bears the same name. The dive at this point can reach a depth of 22 meters.
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Corveta Ipiranga V17 (★4.9)

One of the most famous wrecks in the country, the Brazilian Navy’s Corveta V17 is approximately 60 meters deep. To dive at this point, you need to have an Extended Range certification or enough experience for deep dives, always accompanied by a professional.
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Ressurreta (★4.5)

Besides being an excellent point for baptisms, it is also a good option for night diving. Located between the Rata and Middle Islands, the depth varies from 8 and 12 meters.
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Caverna da Sapata (★4.6)

This cave surprises by its size. Measuring approximately 15 m high by 30 m long. Even if there can be currents, it can be dived by beginners and advanced divers alike.
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Naufragio do Porto (★4.5)

A shallow dive point (up to eight meters depth) where the Greek ship Asturia, shipwrecked in the 30’s, is located. In this region some it is common to do the open water dives of the beginner course.
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Cagarras Fundas (★4.5)

Versatile dive, which provides several different profiles. It starts at the shallow end and can reach up to 30 meters of depth. Located west of Cagarras Point.
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Cabritos (★4.5)

Volcanic formation that serves as shelter for several species of fish. It has an average depth of 20 meters and is located behind Ilha do Meio.
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Trinta Reis (★4.6)

This small island, which provides dives at a depth of 22 meters, is located in the Outside area, in front of Abreus Cove. Its main highlight is the passage through a canyon formed by two rocky walls.
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Cordilheiras (★4.4)

Next to Rata Island, this point consists of a rocky wall that can reach 30 meters deep. Its trademark is the impressive visual.
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Canal da Sela da Gineta (★4.7)

This diving point is located at the back of Sela Gineta Island, with very clear and shallow waters. The dive can present moderate current due to its location.
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Cabeço das Cordas (★4.6)

Dive marked by currents. Its shallower part, that goes until the 17 meters of depth, is excellent to receive beginners divers. The advanced ones who want to venture into deeper seas, can go up to 33 meters of depth.
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Morro de Fora (★4.6)

An excellent location, this spot is close to Conceição Beach and offers dives of up to 16 meters. Very well known for the concentration of fire corals.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Vapor de Baixo (★4.7)

It is not possible to correctly determine the name and date of this shipwreck. Probably she was a small wheeled tugboat, with steam propulsion. She is correctly supported on the bottom and although most of the parts are buried, the engines and boilers are almost intact and in the correct position. Not to be missed!
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Pirapama (★4.7)

The reason for the crash between the Pirapama steam and the Bahia steam is still a mystery. It is estimated that this ship sank in 1889. Today it rests between 19 and 23 meters deep. Many pieces can be identified, which brings a great historical value to this shipwreck.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Vapor Bahia (★4.8)

The reason for the sinking of the steamer Bahia was a collision with the steamer Pirapama, in which the cause remains a mystery. Today this dive is considered one of the most beautiful in Recife, with minimum depth of 18 and maximum of 25 meters. Many parts of the ship can be identified, and the ship is in navigational position.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Rebocador Marte (★4.7)

The tugboat Marte was sunk in 1997 to become an artificial reef. The dive starts at 16 mts and goes up to 33 mts depth and can be visited by advanced and experienced divers. The wreck is in navigational position and has 3 floors, with several passages and parts.