Arco do Cavaco
Spot about 15 mint by boat from Ponta delgada Marina, characterized by the presence of volcanic arcs and finger-shaped walls along the coastline. Excellent for drifts and shallow depths of up to 25m. Its proximity to the chocolate factory gave it its name.
Canary Damsel, Sea Bream, Rainbow wrasse, Ornate Wrasse, arzores Chromis, Rock-pool Blenny, Rusty blenny, Red scorpion fish, Madeira rockfish, redlip blenny, black-faced blenny
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Total number of species: 200
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Total number of species: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species: 27
Barracuda
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Total number of species: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species: 40