Ilha de Ancora

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Ilha de Âncora is one of the main diving destinations for divers that frequent the region of Arraial do Cabo, Cabo Frio and Búzios, due to its proximity to the continent and excellent diving conditions. The depth at the points varies from 8 to 30 meters, welcoming beginners and advanced divers.

Many shoals can be seen passing through, large reef fish, turtles, rays and much more. The resurgence phenomenon provides great abundance of marine life.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Green Turtle

258 Sightings
J
24
F
14
M
40
A
29
M
24
J
19
J
17
A
9
S
10
O
33
N
27
D
12

Moray Eel

170 Sightings
J
16
F
7
M
38
A
24
M
15
J
14
J
9
A
4
S
6
O
14
N
17
D
6

Hawksbill Turtle

115 Sightings
J
10
F
7
M
20
A
21
M
0
J
11
J
11
A
0
S
4
O
12
N
11
D
8

Wrasse

43 Sightings
J
0
F
7
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
15
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
21
D
0

Angelfish

154 Sightings
J
17
F
11
M
31
A
0
M
12
J
9
J
15
A
0
S
0
O
10
N
39
D
10

Surgeonfish

116 Sightings
J
12
F
11
M
19
A
10
M
0
J
17
J
12
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
29
D
6

Pufferfish

98 Sightings
J
10
F
9
M
25
A
10
M
0
J
6
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
28
D
10

Parrotfish

78 Sightings
J
8
F
9
M
10
A
0
M
0
J
7
J
11
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
28
D
5

Butterfly Fish

76 Sightings
J
9
F
8
M
22
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
15
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
22
D
0

Porcupinefish

75 Sightings
J
12
F
0
M
23
A
11
M
10
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
12
D
7