Banco D. João de Castro Dive Site — Portugal

Banco D. João de Castro dive site in Portugal

About Banco D. João de Castro

Ett undervattensvulkaniskt undervattensberg mellan São Miguel och Terceira med aktiva hydrotermiska ventiler. Det varma vattnet lockar till sig unikt marint liv och det vulkaniska landskapet är utomjordiskt.

Site Information

  • Depth: 12–60 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: Seamount
  • Current: Exponerad plats, starka strömmar
  • Best time: Jul–Sep
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Hydrotermiska ventiler
  • Vulkaniskt
  • Undervattensberg
  • Unikt ekosystem

Marine Life at Banco D. João de Castro

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