Stingray Station - Galata

Popular Black Sea dive with stingrays and rocky seabed.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a popular location for experiencing the Black Sea. It offers an excellent opportunity to complete a check dive and get acquainted with the conditions of this unique environment. The seabed features a sloping bottom, covered in substantial rocks that descend gradually from 3 meters down to 12 meters. Divers can expect to encounter diverse marine life including sea horses, pipefish, crabs, sand gobies, and commonly found Black Sea stingrays. This dive site is accessible for divers of all skill levels, allowing for mooring dives, drift dives, or even exciting boat night dives.
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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Black Sea stingrayseahorsepipefishcrabsand goby

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth (3-12m) and calm conditions, ideal for check dives and beginners.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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