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Sturgeon

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Total number of species: 27

Archaic giants of the fish world, sturgeon fossils have been found dating back to the Jurassic period. Despite having survived for millions of years, the IUCN has stated that, due to overfishing and habitat loss, they are “more critically endangered than any other group of species.” Sturgeon is the common name encompassing roughly 29 different species of fish in the Acipenseridae family, many of which are famous for the caviar harvested from their eggs. These fishy beasts commonly grow to about 2-3 meters (7-10 feet) in length, with some specimens reaching up to 8 meters (26.2 feet) long! Not only are they one of the largest growing bony fish, they are the longest living as well; capable of reaching 100 years or more.

Divesites
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Dive sites with this animal

Tauchertreff-Mainz, 55129 Mainz

Hunsfels (★4.4)

Where lime was mined 6 years ago, today a dreamlike lake stretches out. On an area of about five hectares and with depths of up to 54 meters, it currently offers five dive sites everything that makes the diver's heart beat faster. With fantastic visibility, mostly over 10 meters.
Centrum Nurkowe Scuba Elite , 32-566 Alwernia

Kamionka Piast Parking 1 (★4.5)

A marl quarry, it is the best diving area in Opole. It has 2 descents into the water with good access. Parking lot No.1 is the most popular entrance to the water, allows you to penetrate the shallower part of the reservoir.
Jens Haak DivingSchool, 31303 Burgdorf / Hannover

Tauchbasis Löbejün (★3.9)

This Dive Site is no longer accessible. The roads leading to it have been blocked by earth by the local mining company and signs have been posted preventing entry.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa

Lillie Parsons (Wreck) (★4.2)

This is a boat dive. Bring a light to see under the wreck. Prepare for strong currents (2-3 knots). Penetration is possible but not recommended for novice divers. The wreck lies between 40 and 50 feet with wreckage extending to 90 feet. Visibility is 8 to 12 feet. The ship lies upside down.
DIVE FACTORY, 1420 Braine-l'Alleud

Carriere de la Rochefontaine (★4.2)

It is an old red marble quarry that was exploited until the 1980’s. A oblique plane going down from, 4m to 6m (the height varies according to the seasons), then the quarry is made up of plateaus at depths of 22m, 26m, 36m, 40m, 43m and 52m with steep walls.
NEREIDES PLONGEE, 69480 Ambérieux d’Azergues

Carrière de Chamagnieu (★4.1)

The site has a 2.5-hectare stretch of water, with depths ranging from 0 to 18 meters, reserved for diving. In addition, an area with a maximum depth of 6 meters has been set aside for safe first dives in the natural environment.
Tauchschule Fritzenschaft - Froschmann, 67346 Speyer

Untergrombach (Metzgerallmend) (★3.8)

The quarry pond Untergrombach (Metzgerallmend) is located in the district of Kalsruhe. At its deepest point the lake drops down to 24 meters. Out of special consideration for the animal and plant world, this quarry is divided into different zones. Please use the diving board.
DIVE FACTORY, 1420 Braine-l'Alleud

Carriere de Vodeleé (★4.4)

This dive site is an old marble quarry located in the village of Vodelée, near Philippeville. Pink and gray marble was mined here, and every now and then you can still see some underwater.
Duik centrum Big Bubbles, 7201EB Zutphen

Bronsbergenmeer Noord (★3.4)

Bronsbergenmeer NoordLeuke cutting with beautiful clay structures. Dive along the clay wall and enjoy the huge blocks you see in the sunlight. The fish stock is decent. There are large pike and carp, but also a lot of small ones. Bronsbergenmeer is a varied dive site.
AQUA.PRO, spol. sro, 01008 Zilina

Via Sport Diving Marina - Koparki (★4.5)

This well-known and still developing Polish location is located near the A4 motorway between Katowice and Krakow near Jaworzno - Szczakowa. It lies on the site of a former dolomite quarry, still known among the locals known as “Gródek.“
Lake Hickory Scuba, Inc., 28681 Taylorsville

Gray Quarry (★4.3)

Gray Quarry is a 501-c3 non-profit organization that seeks to promote the sport of scuba diving by providing a safe family-friendly fun environment for recreational scuba diving and training. All money from dive entry fees goes to maintaining the quarry and making dive site improvements.
Divers Direct, 16000 Praha 6

Lom Srní (★4.0)

This quarry is full of fish and underwater life, and is popular for its fauna. There is a scuba diving center by the quarry, where you can get your tanks filled and there is a space for changing and drying your scuba diving equipment. There is a refreshment stand and accommodations are open during the season as well.
Divemaster Scuba, NG3 1GE Nottingham

Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry) (★4.4)

Capernwray is the North-West’s inland dive site frequented by many divers and schools. Tends to open at weekends and from thursdays in the winter and on wednesdays through to evening in the summer.
Mermet Springs Inc, 62908 Belknap

Mermet Springs, Southern Illinois (★4.3)

Mermet Springs is a full-service dive site and scuba training facility that offers on-site scuba instruction. This site strives for excellence and caters to dive shops, instructors, students, and certified scuba divers of all experience levels and certifying agencies.
Diveteam Uetze, 31311 Uetze

Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen (★4.1)

There is a dive center on the lake with everything you need for diving. Four nice entrances spread around the lake. Several training platforms at different depths. Four wrecks spread around the lake and a sunken village with houses, church, chapel, and cemetery can be dived through.
Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem

Kempervennen (★3.8)

De Kempervennen is a dive site on the Centerparcs holiday park “De Kempervennen“. In the Kempervennen you find next to the largest training platform in the Netherlands (200m2), the famous “Big Mama“, a huge catfish of about 2.40m.
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°.
Tom S. (#2204349)

Carrière de La Gombe (★4.1)

The sandstone quarry La Gombe is located near the river “The Ourthe,“ not far from the picturesque Esneux and is counted among the most beautiful quarries in Belgium.
Divers Direct, 16000 Praha 6

Lom Leštinka (★4.1)

Leštinka is one of the most popular quarries for divers in Czechia. It is full of attractions for divers, including a caisson, a sunken museum, and other trivia. There are several dive centers at the quarry that provide bottle filling, rentals, refreshments, and accommodation for divers and non-divers alike.
Tauchschule 2 Elements, 44265 Dortmund

Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 0 (★4.4)

Entry can be reached via the large meadow in the direction of the jetty and takes you directly to the platform at 5 meters. Very good for skill exercises.
Tauchcenter Die Flosse GmbH, 72810 Gomaringen

Haussee Gomaringen (★4.0)

The House Lake of the Dive School Die Flosse in Gomaringen offers depths of up to 6 meters and is ideal for dive training and open water practice.The entry is conveniently made from the shore, with visibility reaching up to 5 meters. On-site facilities include changing rooms, showers, and other amenities.
Duik centrum Big Bubbles, 7201EB Zutphen

Bronsbergenmeer Zuid (★3.5)

Bronsberger Lake (south) The older lake of the 2 ponds, in this lake there is more fish and a very exuberant vegetation. The plants are in the summer and autumn period 2 to 3 m high and on some stretches in an underwater forest. The vegetation runs from 0 to 4 m deep.
Nérée Diegem, B-1831 Diegem

Zilvermeer (★4.0)

The provincial recreation area Zilvermeer, located in the territory of the municipality of Mol, is a beautiful piece of nature in the heart of the Kempen. Various lakes were created after sand extraction for the then glass industry.
Professional Diving Resources, 44147 Broadview Hts.

Gilboa Quarry (★4.3)

WELCOME TO GILBOA QUARRY – the premier Midwest destination for divers of all levels, freedivers, and snorkelers. Boasting spring fed clear waters, a wide variety of fishes, and a host of underwater attractions – Gilboa Quarry has been serving the SCUBA diving community for over 30 years.