Batelao (Wreck)
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The wreck of this barge rests at 27 meters deep on a sandy bottom. Located off the mouth of the Douro River, approximately 3 nautical miles from land, and is accessible only by boat.
Possibility of observing countless species of marine fauna such as pouting, mackerel, sardines, octopuses, congers and some species of crustaceans in which the velvet crabs stand out.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Octopus
254
Total Sightings
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#2
Conger Eel
169
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#3
Crab
90
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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N
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#4
Flounder
50
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
A
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N
D
#5
Triggerfish
47
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Squid
33
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
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O
N
D
#7
Shrimp
26
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Cuttlefish
8
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Goatfish
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
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N
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#10
Wrasse
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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