Secca di Ponente
About Secca di Ponente
A long, flattened shoal lying roughly parallel to the coast, with the top in shallow water and a varied rocky profile. The site features ravines, hollowed cavities, large rocks, and sections of wall-like relief. The bottom community is described as rich and colourful, with gorgonians, sponges, and stony corals. Schools of predatory fish are present, feeding on dense schools of anchovies.
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Secca di Ponente Planning Details
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Reported Depth
8m - 15m
Depth Note
Depth given for the top of the shoal; it extends for about 300 m in length and lies about 300 m from the coast.
Safety & Access At Secca di Ponente
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The site includes small and large hollow caves and cavities.
Local Intel For Secca di Ponente
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Scuba
Shallow depths over the shoal top with varied terrain including ravines and walls.
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Exposure Profile at Secca di Ponente
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