la Balise

★★★★☆ (91)

The La Balise dive site, off the coast of La Ciotat, is renowned for its rich and varied seabed. Rock formations create spectacular underwater landscapes, perfect for exploration.

Divers can observe rock fish, groupers and pelagic fish such as schools of sardines.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

27 Sightings
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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: 600

Wrasse

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Total number of species: 250

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

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Total number of species: 60

Spiny Lobster

12 Sightings
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Total number of species: 55

Lobster

5 Sightings
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Total number of species: 190

Conger Eel

4 Sightings
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Total number of species: 120

Cuttlefish

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Total number of species: 20

Sea Nettle

3 Sightings
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Moon Jellyfish

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Total number of species: 30

Stonefish

3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 80

Mullet

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