Poseidon Pillar

★ 4.0 Scout Score
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Intermediate

Spectacular underwater pinnacle with caverns and vibrant gorgonian walls.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a spectacular underwater pinnacle rising from 40 meters to 12 meters below the surface. Its walls are covered in vibrant yellow and red gorgonians, offering numerous cracks, small caverns, and swim-throughs for exploration. The excellent visibility common in the Adriatic Sea makes the dramatic topography a memorable experience.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • Scorpionfish Scorpionfish
  • Octopus Octopus
  • Sponge Sponge
  • Nudibranch Nudibranch
  • California Spiny Lobster California Spiny Lobster
  • Forkbeard Forkbeard
  • Gorgonian Gorgonian
  • Yellowtail Damselfish Yellowtail Damselfish
  • Conger Eel Conger Eel

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires good buoyancy control for depth and navigating caverns/swim-throughs.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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