Dive-site story
Resting upright on a sloping seabed off the island of Šolta, the Ribolovac is a wooden fishing boat intentionally scuttled to form an artificial reef. The hull and superstructure remain largely intact, making it straightforward to navigate around the exterior. Marine growth covers the wooden ribs and railings, offering shelter to cryptic fish and invertebrate life typical of the central Adriatic.
Well-preserved wooden fishing vessel resting upright on a sandy slope
Sponges and soft bryozoans encrusting the wooden wheelhouse and masts
Conger eels and scorpionfish established within structural crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer upper water layers occur during the summer and early autumn diving season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Conger EelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common |
Marine forecast
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