Baixa da Maia
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The Baixa da Maia (Maia Reef) is actually a small islet located less than 500 metres from the coast in front of the village of Maia. The area around it (150-metre radius) is classified as a marine reserve where fishing is forbidden.
Schools of pelagic fish, and large schools of yellowmouth barracudas, Almaco jacks and white trevallies.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
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Total number of species: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 3000
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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 90
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Angelfish
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