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Stickleback

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Total number of species: 16

The stickleback is a small, scaleless fish found in the fresh, brackish, and marine waters of the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate regions. These tiny fish grow average 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) in length and include about eight fish species within the Gasterosteidae family. Cousins to the pipefish and seahorse, sticklebacks are identifiable by a row of 2 to 16 spines in front of their dorsal fin.

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Dive sites with this animal

Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa

Conestoga Wreck (★4.3)

The largely still intact Conestoga is a 252-ft wreck in Cardinal, Ontario and is an excellent dive for all level, and exceptional night dive site. Easy shore entry leads you to a 25 m-line to the wreck. It is a shallow dive (28 ft approx.) and drift-friendly. Great site to practice a camera.
Christine E. (#3568096)

Centeen Memorial Dive Park (★4.2)

A popular dive site for all levels of divers, you can see the underwater sculpture placed here with six standing human figures looking up, surrounded at an 18-foot radius by benches at each cardinal point. Two sturgeons point north at 35 feet out, a tribute to a species that was once plentiful in the river.
Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem

Strandpark Slijk Ewijk (★4.0)

A 20-minute drive from the city center of Arnhem you will find this lovely freshwater lake. It has a maximum depth of 36 meters and a slow slope at the entry of the site. It is a great dive site for beginning divers and more advanced divers.
Duikmee vzw, 2840 Rumst

Put van Ekeren (★4.1)

The well of the Ekeren or Muisbroek domain is an excellent place to conduct training dives. The visibility is usually quite good and there is no current to consider.
ALL ON SEA CAMP & SPORT RESORT GmbH, 04519 Rackwitz

Schladitzer See (★4.6)

Besides diving Schladitzer See, there are many activities on the water plus an overnight stay area, restaurant, and beach club. Dive site access is only allowed at the diving center. Please register in advance.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa

Galop Island Canal (★4.3)

Entry is a giant stride by the bridge. Coordinate entry to avoid separation. Initial canal depth is 20–25 ft. Prepare to navigate a shallow section (~10 ft) where the Canal connects to the river; it has strong current and boat traffic - stay close to the bottom. Use caution and SMB if appropriate.
Andre D. (#2144848)

Hagestein (★3.8)

Hagestein, also known as Everstein or Put van Hagestein, is a varied but paid dive site in Utrecht, on the grounds of Camping Everstein. Changing rooms, toilets, etc. available. Diving possible from April 1st to October 1st. Since the visibility varies greatly, you need to check before.
Centrum Nurkowania DARCO, 68-100 Żagań

Jezioro Lubikowskie (★4.8)

A lake, of the dam type, formed as a result of the post-glacial waters being blocked by hills forming at the same time. With the exception of the relatively low eastern shore, the lake is surrounded by slopes elevated to a height of several m (the length of the lake’s bowl coastline is 12 800 m and the islands 1075 m.
Wanderlust Dive Center, 7822 AD Emmen

Speicherbecken Geeste (★3.8)

Speicherbecken in Geeste is an is an artificially constructed water basin with a capacity of 23.4 million m3. There is a lot of eel and walleye. Also various objects! A nice place to dive!
Dutch Scuba Divers, 2282 GX Rijswijk

Zandeiland 4 (★3.9)

Zandeiland 4 is one of the most beautiful and diverse lakes to dive in the Netherlands. There are objects in the dive zone and greater depths for more technical dives. The facilities are good and parking is close to the water.
Grzegorz K. (#1282779)

Siecino House Reef (★4.5)

Lake Siecino, is well known for its clear water and rich underwater life. Convenient entrance to the water and a good quality jetty makes the place perfect for training dives.
Tauchwerkstatt.eu, 06406 Bernburg OT Baalberge

Löderburger See (★4.6)

The Löderburger Lake has a diving base, and diving is only allowed at the base with prior registration at the dive workshop. You can simply contact us via WhatsApp or send an email. The depth reaches up to 30 meters. The first 10 meters are very clear and have drinking water quality.
Tauchsportzentrum Niederrhein, 46562 Voerde

Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 1 (★4.3)

Kreide-See is a well known and popular diving lake. In former times chalk was mined here. The roads, the vibrator, trucks, conveyor belts, and some machines that were needed for the mining can still be visited underwater.

TODI, The Ultimate Experience (★4.3)

TODI, The Ultimate Diving Experience, is a gigantic indoor diving pool 10 meters deep and 36 meters in diameter, with more than 6,200,000 liters of water and a consistent temperature of 23°.
AQUA.PRO, spol. sro, 01008 Zilina

Cierna Voda - Feketenyek (★4.5)

This increasingly popular dive site is located in the Galanta district, between the villages of Veľké Úľany - Nové Osady and Čierna Voda. It is a part of the nice AQUAREA sports and relaxation area. It is located near the former dredging site, known by the locals as “Sziget“ (Island) or “Čierna Voda“.
Endless Diving, 6711HW Ede

Boomgaardplas (★3.9)

The orchard lake is a small fresh water lake located at Camping in Den Boomgaard in Kapel Avezaath. You pay a small amount at the reception of the Camping to be able to dive with them.
Tauchschule Lutz Kamski, 04416 Markkleeberg

Landeinstieg, Cospudener See (★4.3)

Easy entry from land within the marked out area (suitable for beginners). There are 2 training platforms (5m and 10m). Registration and briefing about the diving school are required. You will receive a waterproof orientation map.
Süderneulander Sportverein e.V., 26506 Norden

Badesee Tannenhausen Seeterrassen (★4.1)

The swimming lake offers several entry points for a dive, and registration is NOT required. Important note: Do not dive below or even in the area of the lifts at the Northbound wakeboard facility during operating hours!
Watersports24, 88085 Langenargen

Überlingen - Seezeichen 24 (★4.4)

This is the dive site that is still known by many divers as "Baugraf". Since the State Garden Show 2021, there are several new entry points.
Michael O. (#2631352)

Überlingen - Post (★4.3)

The Post in Überlingen is a challenging dive site and therefore not suitable for novice divers. The steep wall with overhang is unfortunately often underestimated by divers and serious diving accidents occur. Diving is only allowed to the left at this site.
Dive 2 Perfection, 6369 VL Simpelveld

Boschmolenplas (★4.0)

Panheel is the diver’s El Dorado in Holland, just over the german border near Aachen. It offers possibilities from the beginner to the experienced diver. Many gadgets such as an Apache helicopter, a pirate ship (completely submerged), atc, specially made for the lake and sunk.
Wanderlust Dive Center, 7822 AD Emmen

Ruinerwold (★3.9)

A beautiful freshwater lake with lots of fish and a beautiful underwater environment. The peat walls in the middle of the lake are a nice area to dive, as well as the north and west side where the tree branches hang in the water. The tree roots on the northwest side are also worth a visit.
Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem

Bussloo (★3.8)

At this dive site there is an underwater park consisting of 2 busses, car, pipe reef, underwater housing, 2 practice platforms, building scaffolding, monument for Kees Knol and various cylinder bottoms. These objects are connected by ropes.
Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem

NaturaGart Tauchpark (★4.3)

Europe's largest foil pond ever built for divers. Besides a wreck of 13 meters in length, there is a 300 meter long cave system in the pond.
Yoeri D. (#3526102)

De Nekker (★3.5)

The Nekker, a 65-hectare rec center, features a pond, partly natural and protected, partly from E-19 construction sand extraction. The 30-hectare diving pond doubles as a swimming, surfing, and fishing spot, with a spacious beach. Adjacent facilities include classrooms, changing rooms, and a bar.