Dive-site story
Located off the rugged cliffs of the Portofino Marine Protected Area, Secca Gonzatti is an offshore rocky pinnacle named in memory of Dario Gonzatti, a pioneer of Italian underwater exploration. The pinnacle rises from deep waters toward the surface, blanketed in red gorgonians and coralligenous formations. Schooling pelagics and resident predators patrol the drop-offs, making it a classic Mediterranean deep reef dive.
Extensive walls covered in red sea fans
Frequent encounters with large dusky groupers resting along the rock terraces
Schools of Mediterranean barracuda and hunting dentex cruising the blue water off the pinnacle edges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings warmer upper water layers and optimal marine activity across the marine reserve.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
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