Alvarenga
Old iron frigate, fully powered by sail, sank in front of Olinda beach, 15km away. Today it lies at a depth of 24 meters and its hull is preserved.
In this wreck we can find several sea creatures seeking shelter amidst the wreckage, rays and shoals of xiras and enxadas.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 27
Barracuda
Hawksbill Turtle
Ocean Sunfish
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Total number of species approx.: 600
Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 2
Nurse Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 85
Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130