Cuttlefish

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish are the cutest of the mollusk species. This smaller, chubbier cousin to the squid is sometimes mistaken as such to the untrained eye; however, distinct characteristics separate it from being a squid. Cuttlefish move slower in the water and have two long undulating fins that run along the sides of its body. They also have W-shaped pupils while the squids are round. Like other cephalopods, however, cuttlefish have eight shorter arms with suckers and two longer tentacles attached to their heads, which help secure prey.

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There are approximately 100 species of cuttlefish that range in size from 2.5 to 90 cm ( 1 to 35 inches). You can go diving with cuttlefish in shallow tropical and temperate coastal waters worldwide; however, they tend to migrate to deeper water in the winter. Explore the dive site map below to see where you can go diving with cuttlefish.

Dive Sites with This Animal

Princess Divers, 81210 Koh Phi Phi
Koh Bida Nok (★4.7)

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.
HORIZON DIVING CENTER, 71500 HERAKLION
Mononaftis, Kreta (★4.6)

Mononaftis, Kreta (★4.6)

This is an ideal place for shore dives and is a confirmed diving park. Many ancient amphoras from Minoan civilization are seen here. You can hit several depths from a few meters to 40 meters deep. An ideal site for a try scuba and advanced level divers. It has a rocky bottom with Posidonia meadows and sand.
Duikschool de Grevelingen, 4322 NB Scharendijke
Kerkweg, Den Osse (★3.9)

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.
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan
USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.7)

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!
Hobo-Ya Phuket, 83130 Phuket
Kata Beach North Reef (★4.2)

Kata Beach North Reef (★4.2)

Kata Beach North Reef divers can avoid expensive boat trips to remote destinations throughout the diving season as this site is close and easy to get to. Different creatures move into different areas at different times; no two dives on Kata are ever the same.
Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona
Badia de Tamariu (★4.2)

Badia de Tamariu (★4.2)

The boat jetty and the entrance to this house reef are only 30 m from the base. The most beautiful part of the bay is reserved for divers and swimmers and secured by a buoy line. This beautiful house reef offers something for everyone down to a maximum depth of 15 m.
TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Montaña Amarilla (★4.6)

Montaña Amarilla (★4.6)

Montaña Amarilla Bay is a magical place surrounded by the walls of a volcano. Breathtaking view on the surface and spectacular underwater scenery make this location a Marine Nature Reserve. It is particularly popular for diving tourism.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
Viking Cave (★4.7)

Viking Cave (★4.7)

Viking Cave has a striking bay and a beautiful cave above the water, but the real deal is underwater a few hundred meters to the north of Viking Cave. A few years ago, the Phuket Marine Conservation department put down a beautiful artificial reef to re-establish marine life after the tsunami.
Ducks Diving Superior, Marsa Alam
Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center) (★4.5)

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.
Channel Islands Scuba, 91360 Thousand Oaks
Salt Pier (49) (★4.6)

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.
Scuba Plus Menorca, 07769 Ciutadella de Menorca
El Dique (★4.6)

El Dique (★4.6)

Sailing from the port of Ciudadela heading south, about 5 minutes after passing the Cala des Degollador, we will reach the outer part of the dock of the new commercial port of Ciudadela, “Port Son Blanc“. There we will dive on the outer face of the dock. It has a maximum depth of 19 metres.
GooDiving, 38639 San Miguel de Abona
Las Eras (★4.4)

Las Eras (★4.4)

On the East coast, this dive site it is suitable 365 days a year thanks to the breakwater wall that protects the entrance. Tidal changes can cause the formation of currents and undertow along the wall, This site is not to be underestimated.
One2Dive, 4907 ZK Oosterhout
Zeelandbrug (★3.9)

Zeelandbrug (★3.9)

Zeeland Bridge can be called the most popular dive site on the Eastern Scheldt. Especially in the sepia season (May-June) this site is very popular among divers from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany.
Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., Kamala
Koh Waeo North (★4.5)

Koh Waeo North (★4.5)

Koh Waeo is a small island about 3 km out from the north end of Bangtao Beach. The island is small with little top-side vegetation. Underwater, however, the island is about 100 times larger than what you see from the surface. Around the site are many buoys installed to moor the boats.
Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket
Shark Point (★4.3)

Shark Point (★4.3)

Shark Point is one of Phuket’s most popular dive sites. The three pinnacles of the Shark Point break the surface in a small area. The rest is submerged and covered in soft and hard corals. This is a great drift dive. You can frequently spot leopard sharks and bamboo sharks here, hence the name.
La Palma Diving, 38712 La Palma
Malpique - Cruces (★4.6)

Malpique - Cruces (★4.6)

The crosses in Malpique is probably one of the most famous dive spots in this area. You will find 39 crosses set as a monument for the martyrs of Tazacorte. Besides exploring the amazing crosses, the area surrounding the monument is a beautiful dive site as well.
FEET FIRST DIVE PTY LTD, 2315 NELSON BAY
Pipeline (★3.9)

Pipeline (★3.9)

A favourite macro critter diving site; especially for NIGHT divers. Cruising across the sloping seagrass & soft coral beds to find the pipe, which lies in between several coral & sponge encrusted mooring blocks. Easy navigation with tons of macro life. Max depth 16-18m. Best dived on high slack tide.
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB, 17028 SPOTORNO
Capo Noli (★3.9)

Capo Noli (★3.9)

Sand esplanade that descends to a depth of 40 m interspersed with rocks and boulders that descend towards the bottom where there is scattered debris. After an initial gradual slope, the esplanade descends steeply to the bottom, almost forming a wall of sand.
DIVERSION, 38686 Alcala
Abades Bay (★4.5)

Abades Bay (★4.5)

Just about 15 kilometers south of the airport sits this marine protected area where you can dive all year round because it is protected by the Trade Winds.
Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem
Zoetersbout (★3.6)

Zoetersbout (★3.6)

Zoetersbout is an accessible dive site in the Oosterschelde, there is virtually no current here, but it can be felt at the head of the dike. You dive along an overgrown dike wall with eels, lobsters and galatheak lobsters as permanent residents. Dive between the weeds and discover the underwater life here.