Ponta da Galera
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Characterized by several arches in the shallow area between 14 and 18m with the possibility of several passages, and by lava flows that can go up to 40m deep. Area with a possible strong current.
Species that can be spotted are spiny spider crab, triggerfish, Parrotfish, pompano, dusky grouper, island grouper, common octopus, white trevally, yellowmouth barracuda
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
43 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
33 Sightings
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10
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 80
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Stingrays
9 Sightings
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7
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 250
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Scorpionfish
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
5 Sightings
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