Dive-site story
Banco di Santa Croce rises from a deep seabed in the Gulf of Naples off Vico Equense. Nutrient-carrying currents wash over the submerged pinnacle system, feeding red gorgonians along the rocky drop-offs and rare golden false black coral in sheltered crevices. Pelagic predators hunt through the open water of this southern Italian marine reserve.
Vertical rock walls coated in Paramuricea clavata sea fans
Savalia savaglia golden false black coral inside crevices
Shoals of damselfish and anthias above the peaks
Hunting dentex and amberjacks patrolling the blue
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warmer water prevail from late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| False Black CoralSavalia savaglia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail SeaperchAnthias anthias | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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