This dive site is a classic Mediterranean shoal, or 'secca', rising from the seabed. It features spectacular vertical walls covered in yellow and red gorgonians, creating a vibrant landscape. Divers can commonly encounter moray eels, groupers, octopus, and large shoals of damselfish.
Secca della Rana
Vibrant Mediterranean shoal with colorful gorgonians and rich marine life.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Sponge
Honeycomb Grouper
Octopus
Yellow Gorgonian
Snowflake Moray
Yellowtail Damselfish
Red Gorgonian
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow top for beginners with deeper walls for advanced divers.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:
Variable
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