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Spiny Lobster

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Total number of species: 60

Also known as rock lobster, spiny lobster is the common name given to over 60 different species of crustaceans within the family Palinuridae. Spiny lobsters lack the typical large pincers of common lobsters and have very long, thick antennas. You can find this nocturnal animal during the day in crevices and caves throughout the reef. Night diving is an excellent way to see them while they are out and active. Spiny lobsters migrate across the sea floor in large groups, with up to 50 animals sometimes creating a long line.

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Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Beriyan Bodu Thila (★4.5)

BBT is a dive site that you can dive every day and each time you“ii find different conditions and creatures. The reef top starts at 5m, at 8 / 9m it drops down to 30m. There are some small overhangs in the western part of the Thila which are partly overgrown with soft corals.
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Neyo Kanmathi (★4.4)

The reef top has something of a lunar landscape, despite or precisely because of this it is often a very special dive. The northern side often serves as a starting point when the current is draining from a steep wall over a sandy plateau to a normal slope. Manta rays between the end of September and November
ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

Aliwal Shoal (★4.1)

Aliwal Shoal is a fossilized Sand Dune with interesting and unique mountain like reef structures that holds many swim throughs, gullies and crevices to explore. The reef is only accessible by boat, there is no shore entries. The surf launch is part of the adventure. Boats are 8.5m Rubber Ducks/Ribb
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.
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Kottefaru Kanmathi (★4.5)

A very nice drift dive over several hundred meters along the island of Kottefaru. The top reef is made of hard corals that drop from 4 to 8m, sloping down to 15m, then a wall that drops far more than 30m. On the top reef between June and November the site becomes a cleaning station for mantas.
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 I (★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.
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.
H2O DIVING CENTER, 17230 Palamos

Ullastre III (★4.2)

Located practically in front of, and less than two miles from, the port of Llafranc, you will find three fantastic underwater mountains called Els Ullastres.
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.
SEA ANGELS, Moscow

Sea Angels: Amerievsky dolomite quarry (★4.5)

In the town of Shchelkovo, east of the Church of the Sign on the south bank of the Ameryevsky (Dolomite) quarry is a tent camp d/c Sea Angels. There is a small descent to the water from the camp. The depth reaches 10-12 meters. The bottom is mostly silty with areas of submerged forest. Visibility is seasonal 3-1m.
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.
NASIM CHARTER SRL, 00183 Roma

Pirgo (★4.1)

The Pierucci Wall (PIRGO) off Civitavecchia is a wall dive with two plateaus at 8–10 m and 16–25 m connected by a wall of about 1000 m. Its ideal for courses and specialities.
BIKINI DIVING, 80050 castellammare di stabia

Banco di Santa Croce (★4.2)

The Banco di Santa Croce is an extraordinary dive site that is easily accessible. The shoal is counted among the most beautiful dive sites in the Mediterranean for the variety of marine species and colors. The main cap is situated at a depth of 9 meters and reaches about 60 meters.
Oceanos Expediciones Y Buceo, 44110 Guadalajara

Los Arcos National Park (★4.1)

Los Arcos National Park is one of the most popular places to dive in Puerto Vallarta. Nestled in a cluster of granite islands in the southern part of Banderas Bay, this dynamic underwater world is full of places to explore like El Bajo and Devil’s Canyon. There’s lots of marine life to explore as well.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Ressurreta (★4.5)

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.
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.
Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona

Montiell / Conger Reef (★4.3)

The reef Montiell, protected from currents and waves, is only a 7-minute navigation from the dive center. The coffee bean-shaped rock, which is surrounded by sand, has a maximum depth of 24 meters and is particularly easy to navigate due to its topography. A torch is recommended.
CENTRE IMMERSIO CAP DE CREUS, 17490 LLANÇÀ

Illa de la Galera (★3.8)

L'Illa de la Galera is a dive site located off the Costa Brava in Spain, near L'Escala. The site is appreciated for its clear waters and varied marine biodiversity. Accessible to intermediate to advanced divers, it offers depths ranging from 10 to 30 meters.
Wild Blue Diving, 628003 tamilnadu

Dicksons Pinnacle (★4.7)

A visit to Havelock island is not complete without at least one dive at Dixon’s Pinnacle. The pinnacles were discovered years ago by a local Andaman instructor called Dickson and since then the site has been the one of the most popular dive sites around Havelock.
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.