Sec des Murènes, Porquerolles

★★★★☆ (140)

The most westerly rock on the island of Porquerolles, anchored at 19m. Maximum depth is 40 m. It is possible to reach the dry Jeaune Garde during the same dive.

This is a large rocky formation covered in purple gorgonians, with many pelagics around. The faults are well stocked with octopus, conger eels and moray eels.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

49 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Total number of species approx.: 190

Conger Eel

Conger Eel

11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 1700

Sea Cucumbers

Sea Cucumbers

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 1900

Starfish

Starfish

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 950

Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins

2 Sightings
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