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Sole

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Total number of species: 180

Sole is a common term given to a wide variety of flatfish; however, strictly speaking, genuine soles belong to the family Soleidae. There are approximately 30 genera and 130 species of soles. You can go diving with sole fish in temperate and tropical seas worldwide, but you can find the highest concentration along the coastline of Europe and North America.

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Dive sites with this animal

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!
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.
CALYPSO DIVING BALI, 80052 Amed

Lipah Bay, Bali (★4.6)

Entry from a sandy beach shore line, you will swim toward a slope where you will start your dive. Start off by swimming to the right, then follow the ledge to come across a few coral blocks with lots of colorful fish. Continue along the right side to find turtles eating on the ocean floor.
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB, 17028 SPOTORNO

Nemo’s Garden (★4.1)

In the bay of Noli, in Liguria, at eight meters of seabed, vegetables and aromatic herbs are grown in five underwater greenhouses anchored to the sandy seabed.
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida (★4.4)

Located on the west-side of Nusa Penida Island, Crystal Bay has two coral reef formations separated by sand slopes. The combination of slopes and walls that form the topography at this dive site goes down to more than 50 meters and meets with large rock which is an ideal place for a cleaning station for sunfish.
HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Japanese Gardens Koh Tao (★4.5)

Japanese Gardens is located on the east side of Koh Nanguan. Its protected and a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off. Its a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off the island gradually gets deeper and deeper, and you can wall dive along the island to the north. The depth ranges from just a couple meters to about 16 meters.
HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Twins Koh Tao (★4.5)

Dive into a world of wonder at Twins, aka Twin Peaks - the ultimate Koh Tao dive site! Explore 2 massive underwater rocks from 7 to 20 meters deep, perfect for divers of all levels. Ideal for stunning underwater photography, with consistently good visibility. Don’t miss out on this gem near Koh Nangyuan!
THE SIX PASSENGERS, 98775 AVATORU - RANGIROA

Passe de Tiputa (★4.6)

The Tiputa pass originally known as the Hiria pass. It separates Avatoru from the village of Tiputa on Rangiroa atoll. With a length of 900 m and a width of 400 m, it is between 14 and 55 m deep. The currents can be very strong and changeable. The presence of a local guide is therefore recommended.
Scorpio Madeira Diving Center, 9200-031 Caniçal

Scorpio House Reef (★4.8)

Perfect dive site for beginners, diving and snorkeling. The dive site in front of the center has an easy entrance accessible to all starting from 2m to 12-14m with a small wreck on the right side of the tip.
Rainer G. (#2534580)

Zerib Kebir (★4.5)

A beautiful dive site with a lot of canyons inside the reef and small caves. The entrance is from the sandy shore. Amazingly colorful coral gardens and rich in marine life are found here.
Fedor Z. (#3558131)

Mango Bay Ko Tao (★4.4)

Great site for training dives as there is a big sandy area ranging from 1m to 16m deep. There are two different areas of huge artificial reef concrete cubes good for buoyancy or tech training. An abundant and dense hard coral reef area is on the east side and rocky sloping reef is on the west side.
SSI Service Center Egypt, Hurghada

Marsa Abu Dabab (★4.4)

Abu Dabab North is a significant dive site located in the Marsa Alam zone with very easy access from the shore. This site is suitable for all diver levels and snorkelers as well. It can be easily accessed from boat and shore (boats can only access the site from outside the bay).
Lutz P. (#1586597)

Mgarr ix-Xini (★4.1)

Mgarr Ix Xini is a shallow and easy bay in the south of Gozo. It’s perfect for training dives as well as night dives with maximum depth of 15m. There’s also a small and safe cavern perfect for those beginning their adventures with caves and caverns.
TIKEHAU PLONGEE, 98778 TIKEHAU

Teonai (★4.7)

Start the dive on the reef, descent along the oceanic drop-off, to arrive on a plateau at 20m. Explore the plateau and dive back to the channel to return to the boat.(depth 6 to 50 meters). Very pretty reef, school of fish of all kinds.
Goeran K. (#2680458)

Coral Garden / Gassous Bay (★4.6)

Nice house reef with a north and south side. Easy access from the beach. No boat traffic! No current and diveable in any weather. Night and early morning dives are possible daily!
Dive One Academy, Sharm El Sheikh

Gordon Reef (★4.5)

Gordon reef is most famous for the wreck of the “Loullia” which ran aground on the northern end of the reef in 1981. This dive can be done as either a drift or a mooring dive, mooring on the southern side of the reef.
Bernd J. (#4714358)

Marsa Umm Gerifat South (★4.4)

Snorkelers and divers can enter the park via the jetty/zodiac, speedboat, or beach. The entrance is very easy because you enter the water from a staircase. This site is a slowly sloping reef with many plateaus and up to 40m depth. There is a beautiful canyon at 6 - 18m. Training platforms at 2,3,5 and 9m.
Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d., 18100 Imperia

Ratteghe (★3.6)

Among a field of posidonia are several reefs that have become the lair of sea creatures. You can also see a huge part of the wreck of the Paris-London, which sank in 1800. Maximum depth: 12 meters. Navigation time: 5-10 minutes.
FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR

HMS Maori (★4.4)

HMS Maori is one of the many World War II wrecks around Maltese islands, but unlike most of them that are deep boat dives, Maori is a shallow dive that can be done from the shore. Maori lies on a sandy bottom with a maximum depth of 16 metres. The wreck is about 42 metres in length and quite broken.
ABKAVAN QESHM, Qeshm Island

Takht-e Jamshid تخت جمشید (★4.7)

The waters around Qeshm island, especially near Takht-e Jamshid dive site, are known for their coral reefs, colorful fish, and a variety of marine life, providing a unique diving experience. Many dive centers in Qeshm island offer training courses for beginners and professional divers in this dive site.
AQUASPORT DIVING, 35510 Puerto del Lanzarote

The Cathedral (★4.5)

This dive is comfortable and has it all: vertical walls to search for hidden life, immense cliffs where stingrays and angel sharks can be observed, caves with all types of fauna, and even a small wreck if you are interested in getting a closer look.
Rubicon Diving, 35580 Playa Blanca

Cueva de las Gambas (★4.7)

This is another of the most famous dives in Puerto del Carmen. The foot of the wall is around 40m deep, and is only suitable for experts divers.
MANTA DIVING LANZAROTE, 35510 Puerto del Carmen

Blue Hole (★4.5)

This is one of the most famous dives in Puerto del Carmen, maybe because of the adventure factor that it offers. The Agujero Azul (Blue Hole) is a tunnel that connects the sandy shallow area to the cliff, that descends into stunning depths.
Scubapro

Calimera (★3.3)

Shore dive starting from the Playa de Montaña Roja. You get in the water, go under and head south and slowly descend to the reef where we have a max depth of 7/8m. Just follow the reef to the right and then back or follow it to the left and then back to entry/exit point. Easy dive for beginners and refresh.
Mares

Mangrove Bay (★4.5)

One of the oldest known dive sites in this area, Mangrove Bay has certainly kept its beauty over the years. This is a great dive site for all diver levels with very healthy corals and easy access to the water from shore.