© MEGALE HELLAS DIVING CENTER, 89046 MARINA DI GIOIOSA JONICA
La Franata del Castello
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This die site sits amongst the rock cliffs around the fortress of the Ruffo Castle of Scilla and is characterized by crystal clear water, rich biodiversity, and numerous small canyons and inlets. Around the landslide, which from the surface reaches about 22/25 m deep, lies an expanse of white and luminous sand.
All the typical biodiversity of the Mediterranean including sea breams, blue fish, rocks covered in algae, sponges, anthozoans and hydrozoan, numerous nudibranchs, and mollusks.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Scorpionfish
15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
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Nudibranch
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Goatfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2
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Tarpon
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Trumpetfish
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 50
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Sea Wasp
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80
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Mullet
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Snake Eel
1 Sightings
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Moon Jellyfish
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