Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Chioggia in the northern Adriatic Sea, this site encompasses biogenic rocky outcrops locally called tegnùe. These coralligenous formations rise from a muddy-sandy seabed, built up over millennia by calcareous algae and invertebrates. Divers navigate through fissures, arches, and overhangs that harbor a high density of benthic marine life uncommon elsewhere in the northern Adriatic basin.
Submerged biogenic coralligenous reef structures rising from an open seafloor
Network of crevasses sheltering large crustacean populations
Dense encrustations of ascidians, sponges, and bryozoans
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 the most stable weather, warmer water temperatures, and optimal diving logistics.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European LobsterHomarus gammarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European CongerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown MeagreSciaena umbra | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted CatsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina NudibranchFlabellina affinis | Common |
Marine forecast
