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Conger Eel

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Total number of species: 190

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!

Divesites
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Dive sites with this animal

PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.6)

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!
DIVEMADRID, 28024 Madrid

La Cresta - Isla del Fraile (★4.6)

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.
H2O DIVING CENTER, 17230 Palamos

Ullastre I (★4.2)

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.
Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona

Badia de Tamariu (★4.2)

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.
H2O DIVING CENTER, 17230 Palamos

Ullastre III (★4.2)

Located practically in front of, and less than two miles from, the port of Llafranc, you will find three fantastic underwater mountains called Els Ullastres.
Scuba Plus Menorca, 07769 Ciutadella de Menorca

El Dique (★4.6)

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.
Buborek Dc, 1226 Budapest

Lina (Wreck) (★4.7)

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.
Buborek Dc, 1226 Budapest

Peltastis (Wreck) (★4.5)

The Peltastis wreck is located between Šilo and the bay of Klimno, a hundred meters from the northeastern coast of the island, at depths of 12 to 32 meters.
YoBuceo - Bubbles, 28043 Madrid

Cueva de la Virgen (★4.5)

With an entrance located at a depth of only 15m, this rock cavity allows access to a vault open to the outside that allows the entrance of natural light. A freshwater spring flows out of the cave, allowing you to experience the visual effect of the halocline.
Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona

Furio Fitó (★4.3)

After a 35 minute boat ride we reach the site Furio Fito. A plateau with an impressively beautiful steep wall overgrown with sea fans. An additional free-standing rock needle is located to the east near the reef. From time to time we come across a stronger current, so it is only suitable for experienced divers.
Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona

Montiell / Conger Reef (★4.3)

The reef Montiell, protected from currents and waves, is only a 7-minute navigation from the dive center. The coffee bean-shaped rock, which is surrounded by sand, has a maximum depth of 24 meters and is particularly easy to navigate due to its topography. A torch is recommended.
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Calamareo (★4.5)

In this wonderful wall dive, we anchor at a depth of about 12m on top of a volcanic platform. Towards the Northeast, the reef falls vertically up to 22m and it is possible to dive in both directions, amongst overhangs where beautiful red gorgonians can be observed, small caves, cracks, passages and tunnels
YoBuceo - Bubbles, 28043 Madrid

Harrier - Pecios CBA (Wreck) (★4.4)

The wrecks of the CBA constitute a group of contemporary remains, created by the military divers of the Navy Diving Center, which are located in a sandy environment, making them the perfect refuge for the local aquatic life. You can visit three wrecks: The Tugboat, The Harrier, and The Helicopter.
OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA

El Natural (★4.3)

This is a natural reef site ranging in depth from 30 feet up to about 70-80 feet, in a gradual descent. The shoreline is rocky so you need to be careful where you step, but the dive is a nice pleasure dive. Visibility can range from 15 feet to over 50 or 60 feet.
Scuba Alegre Dive Center, 17470 Sant Pere Pescador

El Marmoler (Wreck) (★4.6)

Baix de Cols is a diving spot with a wall and two pinnacles, the largest starts at the surface and descends to 20-22 meters. The smallest starts at 1-2 meters and goes down to 18 meters deep.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Koh Bida Nok (★4.7)

This is one our favourite dive sites since it has the widest range of wildlife. The reef gently slopes down from the island apart from the wall at the south west which drops 22-26 meters.
SPORTING CLUB CAVO DIVING, 57038 Rio

La Grotta di Cerboli (★4.5)

The dive involves passing through a short, shallow cave that allows you to emerge on the other side of the island’s point. The dive continues with the wall on the left over a rocky seabed mixed with coral. At a depth of 16 meters, there is a large anchor to admire.
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB, 17028 SPOTORNO

Capo Noli (★3.9)

Sand esplanade that descends to a depth of 40 m interspersed with rocks and boulders that descend towards the bottom where there is scattered debris. After an initial gradual slope, the esplanade descends steeply to the bottom, almost forming a wall of sand.
GUREKIN PLONGEE, 64500 SAINT JEAN DE LUZ

St. Sunniva, wreck (★3.9)

It is at the site of the shipwreck, 40 meters below the surface, that the pieces of the wreck can be found. The boat is no more than a memory of yesteryear, broken up into several pieces and scattered over an area of around 50 metres.
Submania - Escola de Mergulho, 4460-273 Senhora da Hora

U-1277, wreck (★4.1)

The U-1277 is a German submarine from World War II located in a North-West direction from Oporto, off Cabo do Mundo, 10 minutes away from Leixões marina. Laying on a sandy bottom 31 meters deep, it lays to the port side about 45º, with the bow pointing southeast. The wreck is accessible only by boat.
BORMES PLONGEE, 83230 BORMES LES MIMOSAS

Rubis, wreck (★4.8)

The Ruby is one of the Mediterranean’s must-see wrecks. Ranked by the magazine Plongeurs International among the 101 most beautiful dives in the world, the Rubis is a pure jewel. To be able to observe a submarine in perfect condition is rare enough not to give yourself the opportunity to dive there.
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB, 17028 SPOTORNO

Franata (★3.8)

As you enter this site you will find a steep slope of rocks reaching a maximum depth of 30 meters. This site is full of burrows and holes, ideal habitat for countless species of marine animals. A dive that never disappoints.
Scuba Alegre Dive Center, 17470 Sant Pere Pescador

Cova de la Sal (★4.3)

Easy dive. It can be done on the wall at a shallow depth (6-8 meters) and it can also be done over the Posidonia meadow that is between 12 and 18 meters deep. Juvenile wrasse, cuttlefish, octopus, and nudibranch tend to take refuge in it.
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB, 17028 SPOTORNO

Secca delle Stelle (★4.1)

A dive dedicated to beginners on a seabed that extends over a discreet extension between 14 and 24 meters where the best-known feature is a spectacular rock pyramid entirely covered in Parazoanthus.
NASIM CHARTER SRL, 00183 Roma

Madonnina (★4.0)

This shoal is highly appreciated by students and tourists for its proximity to the port of Riva di Traiano and for the possibility of significant sightings despite the simplicity of the dive. This site has a wall that goes down from 8 m to 18 m.