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Lobster

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Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobsters are fascinating crustaceans and a popular sighting among divers. There are many different species found throughout the world’s oceans, except in polar regions. As close relatives of crabs and shrimp, lobsters are identifiable by their segmented body covered by a hard carapace, distinct snout, beady eyes, and five pairs of legs. Many species also have one pair of large pinchers, which they use for defense and feeding, making them impressive to observe in their natural habitat.

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Dive sites with this animal

One2Dive, 4907 ZK Oosterhout

Kerkweg, Den Osse (★3.9)

Dive site Kerkweg in Den Osse is one of the most famous dive sites in Zeeland. Here you can dive from the jetty on oyster beds, an artificial reef of reefballs and many other hard substrate that is nicely overgrown. The maximum depth is about 30 metres, but you will find most life in the shallow water.
SSI New Zealand, 0632 Auckland

HMNZS Canterbury (Wreck) (★4.7)

The HMNZS Canterbury was decommissioned at the end of March 2005 and was scuttled on 3 November 2007 at Deep Water Cove in the Bay of Islands, making for a great artificial reef wreck dive.
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.7)

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!
Neil D. (#3039000)

Frederiksted Pier (★4.5)

One of the top macro dives anywhere! Scattered ruins and columns are coral encrusted and provide habitat for many types of shallow sea life. The pier is 1526ft/465m long so lots to discover with a gradual westerly decline. Perfect for snorkeling & non-certified divers too.
H2O DIVING CENTER, 17230 Palamos

Ullastre II (★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.
NASIM CHARTER SRL, 00183 Roma

Canaloni (★3.7)

One of the most varied dives that can be carried out in the vicinity of the tourist port of Riva di Traiano, with a minimum depth of 10 meters and a maximum of about 27 meters, characterized by flat sand and rocks and rock tongues (canaloni) that are colonized by yellow gorgonians and red coral.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Pedras Secas (★4.7)

At this dive site, the depth varies around 15 meters. Its fantastic formation is already worth the visit. The rock formations form corridors, canyons, arches, caves and small caves.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Ilha do Frade (★4.7)

Located on the outside sea, in front of Atalaia beach, this point receives numerous tourists who are delighted with the variety of fish found there. The depth is between 8 and 22 meters.
OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA

Crashboat Wall and Anchor (★4.4)

This site is the remnant of an old pier. It is a shallow site, no more than 30-35 feet of depth with a sandy bottom. The wreckage on the bottom provides an artificial reef for a large variety of marine life. Visibility ranges between 10 feet (if it has been raining) to over 50 or 60 feet.
Channel Islands Scuba, 91360 Thousand Oaks

Salt Pier (49) (★4.6)

Active pier for loading salt from the salt works on the island of Bonaire. It can only be dived when no ship is moored, and no maintenance is being performed.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Ilha do Meio (★4.5)

Sheltered and quiet place with dives up to 15 m depth. This island, which lies between the Sea of Outside and the Sea of Inside, is very rich in marine life.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Ressurreta (★4.6)

Besides being an excellent point for baptisms, it is also a good option for night diving. Located between the Rata and Middle Islands, the depth varies from 8 and 12 meters.
SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Tugboat (★4.2)

Tugboat is Curacao’s most famous dive and snorkel spot due to its shallow depth. It was wrecked just off the shore of Caracasbaai and sits in only 15 feet of water. The tugboat is crawling with marine life and is now covered in sponges and coral growth.
Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center, 33042 Ramrod Key

Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary (★4.3)

This spur and groove reef formation sitting 5 miles off of Big Pine Key, in the Florida Keys, is part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Due to its protected status reef life is very healthy and active here.
One2Dive, 4907 ZK Oosterhout

Zeelandbrug (★3.9)

Zeeland Bridge can be called the most popular dive site on the Eastern Scheldt. Especially in the sepia season (May-June) this site is very popular among divers from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany.
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Meedhupparu House Reef (★4.1)

DivePoint MEP makes here the night dives and sometimes also Current Specialty Dives. The reef goes down from 3-4m to 30m. Some nice Blocks a bit higher are full of clownfish and in the night you will find often a lot of lobsters and shrimps. But its not always possible to dive here. The current can be extreme!!
Hans E. (#3545391)

Viken - Smögen Dyk o Upplevelse (★3.7)

Diving right next to the jetty and plenty to look at. You will see all the marine life the west coast has to offer inside the bay with the ease of diving.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Caieiras (★4.5)

The dive at this point is around 17 meters and occurs between three distinct rock formations. It is well known for the amount of algae. It is one of the resting and feeding areas for sea turtles.
Punta Amanay SL, 35660 Fuerteventura, Corralejo

Bajón del Río (★4.6)

Three huge mushroom-shaped volcanic rocks, formed after thousands of years of waves and currents, rise from the sandy bottom at about 15m deep creating a unique landscape. The games of light between the sand and the overhangs, cracks and lava rocks, as well as the abundance of life, create a magical atmosphere
PPK PLONGEE GUADELOUPE, 97125 BOUILLANTE

Le Jardin de Corail (★4.5)

Welcome to the most famous site in the Guadeloupe National Park and its Cousteau Reserve. Under the boat a real coral garden of all colors awaits you. At 12m, a statue of Commander Cousteau was placed on the sand at the end of the 2000s.
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.
INFINI PLONGEE, 97113 GOURBEYRE

Epave Augustin Fresnel (Wreck) (★4.4)

This cargo ship is 53 m long and 9 m wide and weighed 660 tons. It was built in the late 1940s in Canada. After serving in the Mediterranean for Lighthouses and Beacons, it was posted to Point à Pitre in 1990 to maintain the markings for the Antilles Guyana area. It was retired in 1994.
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.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Buraco das Cabras (★4.6)

It is a drift dive that starts in the Outside Sea and ends in the Inside Sea, therefore, it doesn’t demand much effort from the divers during the displacement. The average depth is 15 meters and the point is made up of rock formations of volcanic origin.
Scuba Alegre Dive Center, 17470 Sant Pere Pescador

Cala Ferriol (★4.3)

Pinnacle or wall dive (if the shallow depth is sought). The pinnacle starts from the surface and descends to 26 meters. At the pinnacle is a cave which can be found crustaceans, nudibranchs and scorpionfish.