Sculpin

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Total number of species approx.: 24

Saltwater sculpins are small, bottom-dwelling fish found in cold coastal waters, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. Known for their broad heads, spiny fins, and excellent camouflage, they blend seamlessly into rocky seabeds and kelp-covered habitats.

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These marine fish are ambush predators, feeding on small crustaceans and other invertebrates. Despite their often rough and spiky appearance, sculpins are fascinating examples of adaptation, perfectly suited to life on the ocean floor.

Dive Sites with This Animal

La Palma Diving, 38712 La Palma
Malpique: Torre de Malpique (★4.4)

Malpique: Torre de Malpique (★4.4)

A spectacular wall dive for experienced divers. Dive through the open blue to reach a tower covered with black coral and return through an impressive arch. The most stunning dive site on La Palma.
Norbert G. (#220484)
Samonjin (★4.3)

Samonjin (★4.3)

Samonjin (Prvić)At the dive site of Samonjin, we start from a small cove, from where we soon turn onto the wall that runs along the side of the island. The dive site shows different faces at different depths. At shallower depths, we encounter a huge crevasse that extends from the surface down to 18m.
Aqualung
Napantau Marine Protected Area (★4.6)

Napantau Marine Protected Area (★4.6)

The first Marine Protected Area in Sogod Bay, Napantau is considered one of the top 10 wall dives in Southeast Asia. A fantastic wall dive awaits you and brings an array of soft & hard coral with all the hues of the rainbow and every color in between.
Mares
Gunter's Wall (★4.6)

Gunter's Wall (★4.6)

Gunter’s Wall is named after the German owner of a dive shop at Southern Leyte. It is a reef wall extension heading south, begining at Adrien’s Cove.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Adrian's Cove (★4.4)

Adrian's Cove (★4.4)

A few kilometers south of Tangkaan peninsula is Limasawa Island. On its eastern side, Adrien’s Cove lures divers as part of the largest marine sanctuary in southern Leyte.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Släggö (★3.8)

Släggö (★3.8)

Practical divespot - Parking close to the pier (free wintertime) - Toilet with access the majority of the year - Safety cabin with security equipment (key is found at Havets Hus, Strandflickorna and the Dive Center)
Aqualung
Medicare (★4.5)

Medicare (★4.5)

Right in front of the Medicare facility on land. A mild current allows you to cover both dive sites. A steep rocky slope descends to 20 meters on Medicare South moving deeper to 25 – 30 meters towards Medicare North.