Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Chioggia in the northern Adriatic, this site sits within the protected Tegnùe zone. Divers descend along a mooring line to biogenic carbonate outcrops formed over thousands of years by coralline algae and sedentary invertebrates. Cracks and crevices throughout the rocky slabs shelter macro organisms, while the surrounding sandy seabed frequently turns up benthic flatfish and cuttlefish.
Protected biogenic reef formations unique to the northern Adriatic Sea
Dense sponge and tunicate cover across the fractured limestone blocks
Crevices home to conger eels, European lobsters, and spider crabs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings calmer seas, warmer surface layers, and active macro life.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European lobsterHomarus gammarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny spider crabMaja squinado | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown bryozoan / sea squirt encrustations | Common |
Marine forecast
