Dolphin Reef

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© Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Dolphin Reef

★★★★☆ (58)

A close sheltered yet beautiful dive site where we found bones of a juvenile dolphin. This is a wall dive that can go up to a maximum depth of 35 meters.

Here you can find some forkbeards, scorpion fish, different types of lobsters, octopus, nudibranch, snails

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 200

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Moray Eel
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Common Dolphin
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Total number of species: 300

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Octopus
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
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Bottlenose Dolphin
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark
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Reef Manta Ray
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 28

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Clownfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 350

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Damselfish
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Total number of species: 8

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Bannerfish
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Total number of species: 15

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Garfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
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Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
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Total number of species: 24

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Beaked Whale
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Whitetip Reef Shark
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Total number of species: 2

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Nurse Shark
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 130

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Pipefish
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Total number of species: 2

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Tarpon
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species: 120

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Cuttlefish
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Total number of species: 60

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Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
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Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
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Total number of species: 80

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Mullet
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Diving Center Pongo

Raduca 1, 22202 Primosten, HRV

Dive Sites Nearby

Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

SS Zagreb Wreck (★4.0)

This location is only for advanced trimix divers due to the depth at which the wreck is located. The shallowest part is at approximately 64m and the deepest 70m.
Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Punta Planka (★4.2)

At this location you can expect everything from calm seas without wind to strong sea currents that can be of different directions at different depths. An interesting location for diving, but also in terms of history.
Mares

Airplane (★3.8)

The wreckage of a military jet fighter plane that was shot down. The parts are scattered in an area of ​​50x50 m and at a maximum depth of 19m, so the location is suitable for beginners.
Deep Blue Diving, 22203 Rogoznica

Mulo lighthouse (★4.5)

The location next to the lighthouse “Mulo“ offers something for everyone. Gorgonia fans can be found at depths reserved for advanced categories while in the shallower parts it abounds in life.
Deep Blue Diving, 22203 Rogoznica

Kalebinjak (★4.6)

Site got its name from project Biology university made when writing the habitat. Current is almost always present and as usual the more current more life you will see. This place is best fun when you go anticlockwise around entire island on depth around 10 to 17m. Fun dive
Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Alains Cliff (★4.6)

This is one of best Drop-off dives in Adriatic. On top there is a plato 3 to 8 m and than it drops down to 90m. There is a canyon full of red Gorgonia coral and schools of fish. It is best for AOWD but can be done by OWD in perfect conditions. Pongo Divers take you on specific dive over the cliff and to shallow.
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Smokvica vela -Wall (★4.5)

The location near the island of Smokvica Vela is a wall that starts at a depth of about 15 meters and falls to a depth of 60-65 meters. The upper part of the large plateau is suitable for beginners, while the wall is reserved for advanced categories. The problem is the currents can sometimes be quite strong.
Aqualung

Smokvica vela - Wall (★4.6)

Alains cliff is one of most famous dive sights in Croatia.It is a huge Drop Off from 8 to 96 m depth. It is full of Gorgonia fan corals and interesting life. Here you will be able also to dive in small canyon and see beautiful contrasts of color. Wizz is 30 m on a bad day so enjoy
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Sweet Wreck (★4.3)

Sweet Wreck got its name from the cargo it was transporting: chocolate and biscuits. It is a Romanian ship sunk by big airplane bomb. It is in three main pieces and is perfect for one dive.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Blue Lagoon (★4.5)

Closed bay suitable for Discovery diving and training. The sandy seabed is gradually falling which makes diving safe and enjoyable for beginners.
Mares

Deep Blue Diving training spot (★4.7)

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Grbavac -wall (★4.2)

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Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Fallen Lighthouse (★4.7)

This is one of most fun dives you can have. Not deep, but so much to see. There is fallen lighthouse when the cave collapsed and it looks like an atomic bomb crater. On around 13 to 18 m there is a coral reef which formed on top of pottery and broken amforas 2000 years old. Best place for all levels of dives.
Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Coal wreck (★4.7)

Diving site suitable for beginners and advanced . The dive is on a plateau at a depth of 13 meters from where it starts and the level slowly drops to about 27 meters.
Mares

Coal Wreck (★4.8)

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Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Amfiteatre dive (★4.6)

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Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Pongo Bay (★4.4)

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Plic Grmeni (★4.7)

The drop-off is in 24m at an eastward direction. Dive down the slightly overhanging wall. At 42m you see the remains of an approximately 35m long ship. All wooden parts are rotten, but many metal parts are lying around. Left and right of the wreck are impressive gorgonian hills & fields.
Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Fishermarman's friend wreck (★4.5)

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Diving Center Pongo, 22202 Primosten

Orange Cliff (★4.4)

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NAJADA diving d.o.o., 22243 Murter

Stuka (Wreck) (★4.8)

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NAJADA diving d.o.o., 22243 Murter

Garden (★4.6)

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NAJADA diving d.o.o., 22243 Murter

Ljuta (★4.3)

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NAJADA diving d.o.o., 22243 Murter

Bacvica (★4.4)

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