Veli Cutin

★★★★☆ (417)

The two small islands of Veli and Mali Ćutin lie on the east coast between Cres and Rab Islands. The beauty and diversity of Cutin are stunning for both divers and researchers, and is considered to be home to the most beautiful dive sites in the entire Adriatic.

The most common fish here are conger, scorpionfish, octopus, nudibranchs, damselfish, wrasse, and sea bream. Also look for catfish eggs on the gorgonians.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

10 Sightings
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9
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Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin

4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

45 Sightings
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12
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9
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15
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Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

41 Sightings
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6
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14
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11
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Total number of species approx.: 190

Conger Eel

Conger Eel

19 Sightings
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8
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Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

4 Sightings
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Forkbeard

Forkbeard

3 Sightings
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3
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Total number of species approx.: 3500

Soft Corals

Soft Corals

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80

Mullet

Mullet

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2000

Gobies

Gobies

2 Sightings
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2
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Total number of species approx.: 400

Blennis

Blennis

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600

Crinoids

Crinoids

2 Sightings
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