This dive site is the wreck of the Paguro gas platform, which exploded and sank in 1965, creating a vast artificial reef. Its complex, mangled structure is now a biological protection zone, attracting a high concentration of marine life unique to the Adriatic Sea. The main sections of the wreck lie at depths that require advanced certification to fully explore.
Relitto della Piattaforma Paguro
Famous platform wreck, now a rich artificial reef.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
33m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Northern Clingfish
Conger Eel
Damselfish
European Lobster
Sponge
Nudibranch
Oyster
John Dory
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep wreck dive with variable currents and complex metal structures.
Hazards:
depthcurrententanglementsharp metal
Current Strength:
Variable
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