Cataratta Shoal

Expansive shoal with pelagics, lobsters, and false black coral.

Boat Access
30m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Tonnara's bay, part of the Catarratta area. It’s considered a slightly more challenging dive compared to Secca di Cala Rossa due to its expansive nature and diverse features. The shoal begins at approximately 20 meters and extends down to 40 meters, offering multiple dive paths with unique characteristics. Notable highlights include formations of sea fans and the wall inhabited by lobsters, as well as the Ancorone area. Large pelagic fish such as snapper and amberjack are frequently encountered, along with groupers, moray eels, and congers. The site is also home to colonies of Gerardia Savaglia (false black coral) and abundant Red fan corals. This dive offers a varied and interesting underwater experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

deep divewall divecoral reefsea fanpelagic fish

Marine Life

snapperamberjackgroupermoray eelconger eellobsterGerardia Savaglia (false black coral)Red fan coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Depth to 40 meters and expansive nature requires good navigation and air management.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficnavigation
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 23.7°C

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