periodicos.univali.br · Academic Article
Search snippet identifies the wreck as an artificial reef with associated ichthyofauna.
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Gonçalo Coelho
Gonçalo Coelho: artificial-reef wreck off Serrambi.
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Local operator required
Use a Serrambi/Porto de Galinhas operator familiar with the wreck and sea-state timing.
Boat-access artificial-reef wreck off Serrambi Beach with a navigational layout, tank ramp, and schooling fish.
About Gonçalo Coelho
Gonçalo Coelho is a deliberately sunk artificial-reef wreck in front of Serrambi Beach, with a navigational layout, a World War II-era tank ramp, and schooling fish around the structure. It is a classic Pernambuco wreck dive for experienced boat divers.
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Research Estimate At Gonçalo Coelho
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Where Is Gonçalo Coelho?
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Gonçalo Coelho Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 34m
Depth Note
Reported between 16 and 34 m in front of Serrambi Beach.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer and clearer conditions usually from September to May.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, variable visibility, and an offshore artificial-reef profile.
Safety & Access At Gonçalo Coelho
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy controlled around the ramp and preserved structure, and give marine life room.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only site; use a local operator familiar with Serrambi conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and wreck-dive rules.
Local Intel For Gonçalo Coelho
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Historic artificial-reef wreck with a readable navigational layout and a tank ramp feature.
Freedive
Not a freedive target.
Snorkel
Too deep for casual snorkelling.
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Gonçalo Coelho Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.brasilmergulho.com · Wreck Directory
Says Aicá Diving started taking divers to Gonçalo Coelho in 2006 and that the wreck position was widely shared by 2007, supporting a moderate-to-busy popularity baseline.
www.cprh.pe.gov.br · Environmental Proposal
Cites the artificial wreck as 15 km from Serrambi Beach with a maximum depth of 36 m.
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