Conger Eel
The Heaviest of all Eels
The conger eel, also known as the European conger, is distributed throughout the eastern Atlantic Ocean and is particularly present in the Mediterranean Sea. These robust eels are the heaviest marine eel species within the Congridae family and a favorite sighting amongst European divers, growing up to 3m (9.8 ft) in length and 72 kg (159 lb) in weight!
Divers have the greatest chance of diving with conger eels amongst the rocky reefs of the Mediterranean. Congers prefer to hide during the day in the holes and cracks of the reef. Keep your eyes peeled as they are well camouflaged due to their greyish-black coloration. These nocturnal hunters come out at night to hunt smaller fish, crustaceans, squid, and octopuses. To find where you can dive with conger eels, explore the dive site map below.
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★★★★★ USAT Liberty Wreck
This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!
★★★★★ La Cresta - Isla del Fraile
The Dutch cave is a small hollow located in the southern wall of the lower part of Cabo de Cope in Calabardina. One of three dives on the Isla del Fraile with no or very slight current, you will follow along the wall with a progressive drop from 5 to 25m.
★★★★☆ Ullastre I
A 25-minute boat ride down the coast, in front of Calella, there are three underwater mountains called Los Ullastres. From beginner to advanced, there is a lot to see for every diver. Beautiful steep walls with gorgonians and lots of fish are just one example. A torch is recommended.
★★★★☆ Badia de Tamariu
The boat jetty and the entrance to this house reef are only 30 m from the base. The most beautiful part of the bay is reserved for divers and swimmers and secured by a buoy line. This beautiful house reef offers something for everyone down to a maximum depth of 15 m.
★★★★★ El Dique
Sailing from the port of Ciudadela heading south, about 5 minutes after passing the Cala des Degollador, we will reach the outer part of the dock of the new commercial port of Ciudadela, “Port Son Blanc“. There we will dive on the outer face of the dock. It has a maximum depth of 19 metres.
★★★★★ Lina (Wreck)
The LINA is an iron ship built in England in 1879. It became Italian property in 1901 and worked as a freight forwarder in the Mediterranean. On December 14, 1914, it collided with the shores of Cres, where it sank very quickly.