Dive-site story
Situated in the sheltered waters of Mirabello Bay off northeastern Crete, Seagull Island features a rocky underwater landscape of scattered boulders, gentle slopes, and small crevices. Sunlight filters down across rocky terraces colonized by encrusting sponges and sea anemones. Divers often encounter octopus tucked inside rocky pockets along with classic Mediterranean reef fish grazing across the seabed.
Rugged Mediterranean rock formations featuring fissures and sheltered swim-throughs
Frequent encounters with common octopuses hiding among boulder crevices
Sheltered conditions typical of the Mirabello Bay basin
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn provides warm sea temperatures and dependable underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ornate wrasseThalassoma pavo | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean damselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
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