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Crinoids

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Total number of species approx.: 600

Crinoids are ancient marine animals belonging to the echinoderm group, related to starfish and sea urchins. They include feather stars and sea lilies, found in oceans worldwide from shallow reefs to deep-sea environments. With their many feathery arms, crinoids capture plankton and organic particles from the water. Some species are free-moving, while others remain attached to the seafloor by a stalk.

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Crinoids use their delicate, branching arms to filter food from ocean currents, often spreading them wide in flowing, fan-like shapes. Their appearance makes them some of the most elegant and distinctive creatures on coral reefs. They play an important role in marine ecosystems as filter feeders, contributing to nutrient cycling. Like many marine species, crinoids are sensitive to environmental changes, making healthy oceans essential for their survival.

Dive Sites with This Animal

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Sidem <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Sidem (★4.5)

Sidem is another great macro dive site, paradise for photographers by day and by night. Definitely a must see dive site for macro lovers! There is also a beautiful reef at this dive site!
Bali Villa Dive Resort, 81173 Tejakula - Singaraja - Bali
Teluk Indah <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Teluk Indah (★4.6)

Teluk Indah is the deeper part of the BVDR’s house reef. The deepest point of the dive is approached directly, which is usually 35-40 metres. There is a small steep wall with small grottos and beautifully overgrown overhangs. Soft corals and gorgonians occur in different colours.
Dodoku Dive Center, 97751 Ternate
Wreck Taman Nukila <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Wreck Taman Nukila (★4.6)

A very unique dive site, located near a city park, only 5 minutes from the hotel in the city of Ternate. There is 1 large natural shipwreck (KM. Pari Wreck) which is located at a depth of 15 to 23m and there is 1 ship resulting from illegal fishing which was sunk by the Navy at a depth of 19m.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
The Aquarium <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

The Aquarium (★4.7)

Location: In front of Juara Scuba Academy dive center. Can walk straight off the beach and dive into underwater experiences; Depth: 8m; Current: Sometimes mild current; Site: Sandy bottomed bay ranging between 2 - 5 m which moves into shallow fringing reefs.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Sveta Marina, Croatia <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Sveta Marina, Croatia (★4.4)

Sveta Marina is located south of Rabac and is characterized by two beautiful reef walls. It is possible to dive here from shore and by boat.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Gato Island <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Gato Island (★4.5)

Gato Island is a well preserved marine reserve and sea snake sanctuary. This is one of the five famous dive sites on the Island. The site is a tunnel where you take a tour underneath the island. This site is best for more experienced divers/
Mares
Point Guirnard <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Point Guirnard (★4.2)

An easy dive for all levels. Sloping reef inside the headland is always calm but there can be current as you go around. After the turnaround the shallow reef is really beautiful.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Feel Deep House Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Feel Deep House Reef (★4.5)

Hadsan is a shore-access reef and wall dive site located along the eastern coast of Mactan Island. It’s considered a beginner-friendly to intermediate dive, making it popular for training dives, fun dives, and macro photography.