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Triggerfish

All it takes is seeing a triggerfish swim by to know you are officially in the tropics. These brightly colored and ornately patterned fish are common to the subtropical and tropical regions of the world’s oceans, with the highest species diversity found in the Indo-Pacific. There are roughly 40 different species of triggerfish averaging 20-50 cm (8-20 in) in length; however, the stone triggerfish reaches up to 1 m (3.3 ft) long.

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Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

HP Reef / Rainbow Reef (★4.6)

One of the most colorful dive sites in North Male Atoll. On the south side of Girifushi island with abundant fish life and very nice soft corals, there are numerous blue soft corals and a swim through. The current can be strong!
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Okobe Thila (★4.3)

This amazing reef are 3 blocks. The biggest begins in the south between 80-100m long and it's full of corals, it would be nice we can start here. In the east we have another wonderful block a bit similar to east block Maya Thila covert full with corals. In the north is the smallest block. AOW or higher
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Back Kani (★4.6)

Easy but always nice dive. The top of the reef drops down from 7m to 30/35m and then runs into the sand. Depending on the current, you simply dive the right or left shoulder. With a little luck, this dive site offers everything that makes diving exciting!
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Kani Corner (★4.3)

Kani Corner is basically a slope that goes to 25 - 30 m in a sandy bottom. There are some big blocks this deep and at the right time, mantas visit the blocks or pass by the top of the reef. The current can be strong so take caution.
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.
Ducks Diving Superior, Marsa Alam

Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center) (★4.5)

Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.
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.
GooDiving, 38639 San Miguel de Abona

Las Eras (★4.3)

On the East coast, this dive site it is suitable 365 days a year thanks to the breakwater wall that protects the entrance. Tidal changes can cause the formation of currents and undertow along the wall, This site is not to be underestimated.
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.
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.
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.
Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg

Salem Express, wreck (★4.6)

Travel time approx. 90 minutes. This wreck sank in 1991 with many casualties. The Salem Express is 110m long and 18m wide. She lies at a depth of 12-33m.
Peter S. (#417559)

Kuda Rah Thila (★4.6)

A stunning underwater pinnacle just minutes away from the island of Kuda Rah. This dive site has been declared a protected marine area. The dive site is better for Advanced certified divers and those who are experienced with a bit of current. Nitrox is recommended.
PLONGEQUILIBRE, 75008 PARIS

Marsa Shagra House Reef (★4.4)

Marsa Shagara is a bay with an easy sand bottom entrance that leads to South or North reef dives. The depth starts at 1m and drops to 40m + outside the bay. It is one of the most pristine house reef dives in the south. This dive is great for entry level and experienced divers.
Extra Divers Qantab, 100 Muscat

Al Munassir Wreck (★4.6)

Al Munassir wreck was a Navy vessel 84 m long sunken on porpose in 2003. The vessel lays between 25 and 30 m of depth in navigation position.The wreck is house of many fishes, and abundant biodiversity
DIVERSION, 38686 Alcala

Abades Bay (★4.5)

Just about 15 kilometers south of the airport sits this marine protected area where you can dive all year round because it is protected by the Trade Winds.
BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Jetty, Tanah Ampo (★4.3)

The dive site is located under an abandoned dock that was built in 2006. The pillars of the pier are already covered in large sea fans which beautify the dive site. The sandy bottom also has some items dumped there like car tires, cans, and shoes that have made perfect homes for some unique fish.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE

El Balito (★4.5)

Spectacular rocky formations, tunnels and caves will surprise us at this dive spot. It is recommended to do it from boat because the access of emergency teams is so difficult, jus in case is needed.
Extra Divers Qantab, 100 Muscat

Mermaid Cove (★4.4)

Mermaid cove, is approximately 15 minutes far from the Dive Centre, sandy bottom between 2 to 5 m offer the best location for try dives and courses, a beautiful coral garden is located on the right inside of the bay from 2 m down to 14 m depth. Outside the bay a rich drop off can take you to 23 m.
Maldives Passions, 08090 Maafushi

Kuda Giri Wreck (★4.4)

The Kuda Giri is a very pretty, very well-established giri (pinnacle) with lots of small caves and overhangs, this giri is also covered with beautiful hard corals on the east side.
ChrisDiving, Dive Center Costa Rica, 50304 Playa Potrero

Los Sombréros (★4.2)

Sombrero is located 9.5km from playa Potrero or 6 miles. Its name is given to it by its shape resembling Mexican hats. There are several launching points all around the islands. The north side is rapidly deeper. Possibility of adapting the depth to the profiles of the divers all around the Island.
Blue Bottom Diving, 38660 Adeje

El Puertito (★4.1)

El Puertito is a bay protected from currents, with lots of aquatic life, the perfect place to make your first dive in Tenerife and training dives for all levels.
iDIVE Komodo, 86554 Labuan Bajo

The Cauldron (★4.6)

The Cauldron, aka Shotgun, is one of Komodo’s most popular dive sites and is located at the north end of the park. Famous for its ripping currents, this dive shoots you (like a shotgun) into China Shop, a beautiful protected coral garden. The Cauldron is a great dive for the thrill-seekers!
BUCEO SUR, 35118 ARINAGA - AGUIMES - GRAN CANAR

El Cabron (★4.5)

Located near Arinaga, about 20 minutes journey from the centre is the Arinaga Marine Reserve, this location has 4/5 different dive routes, ranging from 10m to 31m, lots of Marine life, small caverns, swim throughs and schoals of fish in abundant supply.
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Shark & Yolanda Reef (★4.6)

The most famous site in Ras Mohammed. There are many ways to dive the site so there is something for everyone here. Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, and Satellite Reef make up the 3 pinnacles. On Yolanda Reef you can find toilets and a mast laying around from the sunken Yolanda wreck.