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Squirrelfish

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Total number of species: 60

Squirrelfish are large-eyed, red-bodied tropical marine fish that prefer living in darker reef areas like caves and overhangs. Night diving is the best time to see these nocturnal fish when they come out of their daytime hiding spots to hunt. You can go diving with squirrelfish throughout the world’s tropical regions.

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Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Fenfushi Giri (★4.5)

If you want to see anemones you have to come to this place,, there is a field with hundreds of anemones where we also can always find turtles. The Giri has approx. a diameter of 120m and is easy to dive around. Some nice small overhangs
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Aquarium / Lhohifushi Corner (★4.6)

This dive site is located right next to the island. The long reef ends into a corner of the canal. Here you can see several highlights. A very nice dive site for beginners as well as experienced divers.
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
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

HP Reef / Rainbow Reef (★4.5)

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

Himmafushi Corner (★4.4)

Himmafushi Corner is a drift dive, best suited for divers with a lot of experience as this dive is deep and can have strong currents. The corner slopes from 5 to 30m and after that comes to a small drop off to 45/50m. This dive should only be conducted during the incoming current.
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Nassimo Thila (★4.2)

Probably one of the best Thilas in the whole North Male area. There are several pinnacles on the north of the Thila, where the main fish are, along with beautiful coral formations and sea fans. Wonderful dive for experienced divers due to the strong current.
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!
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Kani Corner (★4.4)

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.
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Tri Mix (★4.5)

The top reef starts at 3m to 6m and fall as a wall down to 25/30m On this protected wall you will find a lot of small stuff but also bigger ones. The big ones are on the ground, in the small overhangs or in the mini cavern. nice and easy for all level
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Colosseum (★4.5)

Colosseum is located on the west side of the island of Thulusdhoo. At the corner to the channel there is a large indentation in the form of a Roman amphitheatre at approx. 20m. This form is the epitome of the dive site and, at the same time, a meeting place for many marine creatures.
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.
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.
Member Diving, Koh Samui, 84320 Koh Samui

Sail Rock, Thailand (★4.4)

Sail Rock is a pinnacle which rises to 15m above and 40m below the surface. Sail Rock lies between Koh Phangan and Koh tao. It’s famous for its natural underwater vertical swim through or chimney which divers can enter at 6 metres and exit at 18.
SSI Service Center India, 400709 Navi Mumbai

Jonny’s Gorge (★4.8)

Johnny’s Gorge is one of the most spectacular dive sites around Havelock. It is named after an Andaman local, a Karen, who discovered the dive site many years ago. It is a deep dive site well suited for advanced divers.
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.
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.
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Meedhupparu House Reef (★4.1)

DivePoint MEP makes here the night dives and sometimes also Current Specialty Dives. The reef goes down from 3-4m to 30m. Some nice Blocks a bit higher are full of clownfish and in the night you will find often a lot of lobsters and shrimps. But its not always possible to dive here. The current can be extreme!!
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.
Maldives Passions, 08090 Maafushi

Kandooma Thila (★4.5)

This “Thila” is in the middle of the kandooma kandu. From 2000 to 2009 this dive site was ranked world 10th place of shark diving. The top of the reef is full of hard corals. The sides of the “Thila” are covered with soft corals. The currents are strong here and highly recommend for Advanced and Nitrox divers.
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.
OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA

El Natural (★4.3)

This is a natural reef site ranging in depth from 30 feet up to about 70-80 feet, in a gradual descent. The shoreline is rocky so you need to be careful where you step, but the dive is a nice pleasure dive. Visibility can range from 15 feet to over 50 or 60 feet.