Praia Vermelha - Costão do Morro da Babilônia
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Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) is located in the Urca neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Facing the sea, the rocky shore on the right side is the Morro da Babilônia. The diving point on this coast starts on the rocky wall and goes in the opposite direction of the beach until the beginning of the first inlet. Beach entry.
It is possible to see several species of fish such as puffer fishes, coyos, and friars. It has many sea urchins, so you can’t be too careful! Turtles and octopuses are often seen.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Pufferfish
298
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#2
Green Turtle
244
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
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#3
Porcupinefish
163
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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N
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#4
Flounder
153
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#5
Octopus
88
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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#6
Garfish
85
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Triggerfish
82
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Crab
51
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Angelfish
50
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Squid
50
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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