Scopri la vita acquatica più affascinante del mondo

Sono molto tranquilli e completamente sicuri, rendendo il nuoto con gli squali balena un'esperienza straordinaria.

Immergersi con i grandi squali bianchi è un'esperienza unica nella vita.

È un'esperienza straordinaria immergersi con gli squali tigre e assistere alla loro cruda potenza e alla loro presenza imponente.

Ci sono solo pochi posti dove i subacquei possono incontrare in modo affidabile gli squali mako.

Diventa un sostenitore della verdesca passando il tempo a immergersi con queste maestose creature.

Concediti ora un'avventura indimenticabile e vai a fare immersioni con gli squali martello oggi stesso.

Non importa in quale parte del mondo ci si immerga con gli squali martello smerlati, sarà sicuramente l'esperienza di una vita.

Immergersi con gli squali pinna bianca oceanici è un'esperienza indimenticabile e umile.

L'esperienza di questo metodo unico di caccia agli squali tresher dal vivo è come niente di mai visto prima durante le immersioni subacquee.

Contrariamente alla minacciosa smorfia dello squalo limone con i suoi denti sporgenti e ricurvi, questi animali sono in realtà piuttosto delicati verso gli esseri umani.

Grazie al loro atteggiamento tranquillo, le immersioni con gli squali tigre della sabbia sono un'esperienza comune e piacevole.

Le immersioni in acque oceaniche limpide con gli squali toro possono essere un'esperienza emozionante e unica nella vita.

Poiché si nutrono principalmente di specie che occupano la barriera corallina, le punte d'argento si trovano solo nelle calde acque tropicali.

Se vuoi immergerti con gli squali seta, potresti dover programmare un viaggio che includa immersioni in acque blu in zone con pesci di grandi dimensioni come i tonni.

Gli squali pinna bianca di barriera sono considerati non aggressivi nei confronti degli esseri umani e generalmente non sono minacciati dalla presenza umana.

Gli squali pinna nera di barriera sono uno degli squali più comuni da vedere durante le immersioni nella regione indopacifica.

Gli squali nutrice si trovano di solito appoggiati sul fondo della barriera corallina o all'interno di piccole caverne - consultate la mappa per trovare tutti i migliori siti di immersione.

I wobbegong sono anche conosciuti come "squali tappeto" a causa delle barbe arruffate che gli crescono intorno alla bocca.

Gli squali zebra vivono sulle barriere coralline e rocciose nelle acque tropicali dell'Indo-Pacifico - ecco i siti di immersione.

Immergersi con gli squali grigi della barriera corallina è sempre emozionante, perché spesso sono spesso molto curiosi di conoscere i subacquei quando entrano in acqua per la prima volta.

Hai mai sognato di fare immersioni con lo squalo pinna nera oceanico? Se è così, dai un'occhiata qui per esplorarli.

Se vuoi aggiungere gli squali angelo alla tua lista di incontri con gli squali, esplora la mappa.

Gli squali sega sono squali dall'aspetto molto particolare, con un muso lungo simile a quello di una sega con denti affilati - ecco i migliori siti di immersione.

La caratteristica più distintiva è la sua bella ed elaborata colorazione del suo dorso grigio scuro - vederli è davvero un'esperienza.

Poiché i tursiopi hanno la più ampia distribuzione di tutte le specie di delfini, sono il tipo più facile da incontrare durante l'immersione.

L'immersione con le balene pilota è un'esperienza rara ma esilarante.

Le immersioni con le stenelle striate sono un'opportunità unica in quanto non sono curiosi come i loro cugini tursiopi.

A causa delle sue dimensioni più piccole, della velocità e dell'atletismo, è più difficile incontrare i delfini stenella mentre si immergono sott'acqua.

L'immersione con le mante è una delle esperienze più incredibili che un subacqueo possa fare sott'acqua.

Non c'è niente di meglio che guardare le mante della barriera corallina, questi grandi alimentatori a filtro ti passano davanti come uno stormo di uccelli - scopri dove.

Vedere questi bellissimi animali sott'acqua è un momento incredibile che durerà per tutta la vita.

Finché si mantiene una distanza di sicurezza, si possono fare delle belle immersioni con le razze.

Clicca qui per trovare le zone più popolari per immergersi con i raggi elettrici.

Le razze rajidae si trovano in molte parti del mondo, scopri precisamente dove.

Le immersioni con i pesci chitarra sono abbastanza comuni in quanto sono abbondanti in numero e ampiamente distribuite nelle acque tropicali e nelle calde acque temperate dell'oceano.

Tarpons are impressive, ancient ocean fish that reach respectable sizes. Since prehistoric times, they have been swimming in our oceans and are now considered one of the great saltwater game fish. Tarpons, on average, grow up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) long and 45 kg (100 lbs) or larger! Divers who encounter tarpon underwater often mistake them as sharks at first due to their massive size and silver coloration.

The ocean sunfish, commonly known as the Mola mola, are one of the most extraordinary fish found in the ocean. Due to their round, flattened form they are reminiscent of a millstone, called mola in Latin. Ocean sunfish are found in both temperate and tropical regions around the world. They are frequently seen near the surface, an amazing site to witness as they bask in the sun to raise their body temperature after deep ocean dives, sometimes as deep as 600 meters!

Large-mouthed, heavy-bodied groupers consist of several marine fish species from the family Serranidae, mainly from the genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca. You can go diving with various grouper species throughout the world’s oceans. They live in warm, tropical waters and like to patrol around reefs and shipwrecks.

One of the most fascinating fish on the reef, moray eels come in nearly every size and color from the tiny, bright blue ribbon eel, the smallest averaging only 25 cm long, to the black speckled giant moray which can grow up to 4 meters in length! In fact, there are nearly 200 different species. Most morays are marine dwelling fish, but several species have been seen in brackish water, and just a few are found in fresh water. They are clearly distinguishable from the other reef fish with their long, slithering bodies, pointy snouts full of sharp teeth, and long dorsal fins that run the entire length of their bodies. No matter the species, these animals are always an exciting site to see while scuba diving.

Sand eels encompass several small fish species within the sand lance family, Ammodytidae. Contrary to its name, the sand eel is not an eel at all but a distinctively slim fish with a pointed snout, giving them the look of an eel. Sand eels derive their name from their unique behavior of burrowing into the sand tail-first to escape predators. Divers can see sand eels poking their heads above the sand-covered bottom, sometimes hundreds at a time in a single area.

Snake eels are easily identifiable by their long, snake-like bodies and pointed tail and snout. They can range in length from 5 cm (2 in) to 2.3 m (7.5 ft) long and typically exhibit colorful spots or stripes. The name “snake eel“ represents over 200 marine fish species within the Ophichthidae family, all of which are more docile than their aggressive cousins, the moray eels. Snake eels live throughout the world, mostly in warm, tropical waters or temperate locations. They have a wide range of habitats, from shallow reefs down to the depths of the ocean.

The conger eel, also known as the European conger, is distributed throughout the eastern Atlantic Ocean and is particularly present in the Mediterranean Sea. These robust eels are the heaviest marine eel species within the Congridae family and a favorite sighting amongst European divers, growing up to 3m (9.8 ft) in length and 72 kg (159 lb) in weight!

The wolf eel is not an eel at all but one of five “wolffish“ species, having paired gill slits and pectoral fins. These long, skinny fish can grow quite large, reaching up to 2.5m (8.2 ft) long. These coldwater marine fish can be found hiding in the caves, crevices, and rocky reefs along North America’s Pacific coast, from Baja California, Mexico north to Kodiak Island, Alaska. You can also find wolf eels on the east coast of Russia and south to the Sea of Japan.

Not to be confused with the freshwater angelfish of the Amazon Basin, marine angelfish are brilliantly colored and live on the warm, shallow water reefs of the Atlantic, Indian, and western Pacific Oceans. This beautiful family of reef fish consists of about 86 different species, the most well-known being queen, king, french, royal, and grey angelfish. With their large, laterally compressed bodies, small, up-turned mouths, and bright colors, they are hard to miss and a favorite sighting for most divers.

There are nearly 130 different species of marine butterflyfish all living in the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. These beautiful, small fish are known for swimming in monogamous pairs but can sometimes be seen in large schools. Like their larger cousin, the angelfish, they are a favorite sighting for scuba divers and snorkelers due to their beautiful, bright coloration and striking patterns. Another distinguishing characteristic is the eyespots many species have on their flanks to trick predators, similar to those found on butterfly’s wings.

Not the best swimmers, Clownfish seek shelter in their anemone homes throughout most of the day. These distinctly colorful fish have developed a highly intricate and mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with their anemone homes, earning them the nickname: anemonefish. Due to this sophisticated relationship, they tend to stay within a maximum radius of four meters to their anemone host in order to hide quickly within its tentacles in case of danger. If you’re lucky enough dive with clownfish you could experience these cute little fish attempting to “attack“ you to defend their anemone.

Despite their protruding teeth, menacing grin, and aggressive predatory status, barracuda are actually completely passive towards divers and snorkelers, although passing by a large adult can still be intimidating to the most experienced scuba diver. They are found in tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world, preferring to cruise over coral reefs, seagrass beds, and near the surface of the water, never venturing very deep; therefore, they are commonly sighted while scuba diving.

Trevallies, also commonly called Jacks or Jackfish, include many various species within the Carangidae family. They are a large species of silvery marine fish and a favorite game fish amongst open water anglers. These massive predators can be found individually and in schools throughout the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from South Africa west to Hawaii and Japan south to Australia. Jackfish/Trevallies are intelligent fish species, using targeted hunting strategies to pick off their prey, including other fish species, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks.

Scorpionfish are one of the most venomous yet undetectable fish species in the sea. These ambush predators are experts at blending into their environment as they sit and wait patiently on top of the reef for unsuspecting prey to swim by. Ranging in color from dull browns and yellow to bright reds and oranges, scorpionfish perfectly match the surrounding reef and even exhibit feathery fins or skin flaps to better camouflage with neighboring coral.

Lionfish are native to Indo-Pacific waters and are usually found hiding under ledges or in shallow caves at depths between 2 and 60 meters. They are diurnal, meanings they hunt both during the day and at night but often stay hidden until sunset to avoid predators. Unfortunately, lionfish have become an invasive species in the western Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. In fact, despite their menacing beauty, lionfish have become a huge problem in the Caribbean as their population has spread tremendously in just a single decade. In fact, the Science Channel has claimed they are “one of the most aggressively invasive species on the planet.” These flashy predators are considered fairly aggressive and harmful to humans so take caution when diving with lionfish and keep a safe distance.

Part of the anglerfish family, the unique frogfish could probably be voted one of the strangest-looking fish in the sea. Small in size, the frogfish is easily recognizable by its short, stocky, brightly colored body covered in spinules. The frogfish always looks worried with a mouth that gapes open, making it a favorite amongst photographers.

Snappers are a popular food fish commonly seen trolling coral reefs and a favorite sighting amongst scuba divers. These colorful, large marine fish include around 113 species within the Lutjanidae family. On menus throughout tropical destinations like the Caribbean, you can find the most popular snapper, the red snapper. The largest snapper, the cubera snapper, grows up to 1.52 m (5 ft) in length.

The beautiful and abundant surgeonfish encompasses about 75 species of reef-dwellers, commonly called tangs, unicornfish, and doctorfish. These tropical marine fish are members of the ancient Acanthuridae family and derive their name from sharp spines on both sides of their tail base, which resemble a surgeon’s scalpel. You can easily recognize these brightly colored marine fish by their relatively small mouths, oblong-shaped bodies, extended dorsal fins, and unique, intricate markings.

Depending on where you are, diving with sweetlips or grunts is guaranteed throughout the coral reefs of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific Oceans. You can find these medium-sized fish in large schools trolling coral reefs and rocky areas for food and hiding out under large overhangs or in small caverns amongst the reef. Members of the Haemulidae family, sweetlips and grunts are closely related to snappers. You can dive with sweetlips throughout the Indo-Pacific region, while diving with grunts is possible in the Atlantic.

With around 80 different species, the parrotfish comes in almost every color of the rainbow. These wrasse family members are a permanent fixture on coral reefs worldwide, although you will see the most species diversity in the Indo-Pacific. You can go diving with parrotfish on nearly every warm-water coral reef of the world and see them alone, in pairs, or in large schools, depending on the species.

Soldierfish are a common sighting amongst divers visiting tropical and subtropical locations and are typically seen swimming in tightly organized schools that may resemble a military formation, hence their name. Members of the squirrelfish family, soldierfish have red bodies and wide eyes. Due to their nocturnal behavior and desire to live in caves and overhangs throughout the reef, soldierfish are also recognizable by their large eyes.

All it takes is seeing a triggerfish swim by to know you are officially in the tropics. These brightly colored and ornately patterned fish are common to the subtropical and tropical regions of the world’s oceans, with the highest species diversity found in the Indo-Pacific. There are roughly 40 different species of triggerfish averaging 20-50 cm (8-20 in) in length; however, the stone triggerfish reaches up to 1 m (3.3 ft) long. Triggerfish derive their name from the first two dorsal spines they can activate to ward off predators or lock themselves into holes and crevices to hide. Triggerfish can then unlock these spines by depressing the smaller “trigger“ spine.

Most wrasses species have extraordinary, bright coloration. With over 600 different species, wrasses are as varied in size as they are in their brilliant color. They are identifiable by their elongated bodies, protruding canine teeth, and thick lips. It is fantastic to dive with wrasses and watch them swimming around coral reefs firsthand. These lively fish make coral reefs even more colorful.

Damselfish are a common sighting amongst coral reefs throughout the tropical regions of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans. There are around 250 different species of these small fish, all within the Pomacentridae family. Damselfish are easily recognized by their rounded bodies, elongated dorsal fin, and small, forked caudal fin. Juveniles are especially enjoyable to see as they are typically covered in vibrant spots.

Aptly named for the two large “whiskers,“ or barbels, protruding from their chin area, goatfish are famous for these two chemosensory organs they use to hunt for food. You can typically do diving with goatfish along the shallow reef flats, where they like to dig around through the sand and sediment in search of their next meal. They use their “whiskers“ to feel around in the sand for their next meal of small invertebrates and fish.

Tuna are the sea’s mightiest swimmers and one of its most agile predators. With a sleek, streamlined, torpedo-shaped body built for speed, this pelagic species can reach speeds up to 75 km/h (45 mph). Unfortunately, however, this speed is no match for the commercial fishing that threatens some of their populations. As a result of overfishing, tuna fish species like the southern bluefin tuna are nearing extinction.

The saltwater garfish, also commonly known as garpike or needlefish, is found in the temperate and tropical brackish and marine waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean, Caribbean, Black, and Baltic Seas. Not to be confused with its freshwater cousin, the North American gar of the Lepisosteidae family, the marine garfish is a member of the Belonidae family.

Not to be confused with its smaller cousin, the pufferfish, you can distinguish porcupinefish by their elongated bodies and large eyes. There are several species of porcupinefish within the Diodontidae family, all of which can inflate their bodies when provoked or threatened. They activate this unique defense mechanism by swallowing water or air to increase their size and cause the sharp spines covering their bodies to stand on end.

The puffer fish is named after its ability to inflate itself like a ball in danger or stress. They pump water into a sac-like enlargement of their stomach, causing them to deform into a ball. This change in volume makes it almost impossible for predatory fish to swallow the puffer fish and it can even suffocate them. If this stress reaction is caused willfully by divers, puffer fish can sometimes inadvertently suck in breathing gas from divers, which leads to them being buoyant and floating helplessly on the surface. This usually ends fatally for the animal. They are rarely eaten by predatory fish, but dolphins have been observed to get intoxicated on these animals by chewing lightly on them, which causes the puffer fish to release small doses of the strong neurotoxin tetrodotoxin. This poison is fatal to humans and no antidote is known; ironically, however, in Japan puffer fish is considered a delicacy called fugu. However, people’s curiosity about this questionable delicacy leads to accidents every year.

Diving with boxfish is always a treat, as their uniquely shaped bodies and bold coloration bring excitement to any coral reef. Boxfish, also commonly known as cowfish or trunkfish, include 23 species of square, bony fish in the Ostraciidae family. They are clearly identifiable by their rigid, box-shaped bodies. Most species are also covered in spots or hexagonal shapes, and many have horn-like projections from the tops of their heads.

The beautiful garibaldi fish is hard to miss as it swims in, out, and around the kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean. Clearly distinguishable by its bright orange body, heart-shaped tail fin, and crystal-blue eyes, this relative of the damselfish is a favorite amongst those diving off the west coast of the United States and Mexico. The only fish that may be more vibrant in the water is a garibaldi in its juvenile state. Deep orange in color and covered in electric blue spots, diving with juvenile garibaldi is always a treat.

Trumpfish are classic residents of the coral reef and are clearly recognizable by their tubular, skinny bodies, long snout, and wide mouth. You can find them hovering vertically or horizontally just above the reef and under ledges or hiding amongst coral and gorgonians. Trumpetfish are relatively large reef fish and can grow to a maximum length of 80 cm (31 in). They are typically reddish-brown, yellow, or blue-gray and can change color to camouflage with their surroundings.

Bannerfish are one of the most commonly seen fish amongst the Pacific reef community. Often referred to as false Moorish idols, bannerfish are easily distinguishable by their less ornate black, yellow, and white striping and smaller snout. There are two types of bannerfish, both native to the Indo-Pacific region: longfin and schooling bannerfish. These relatively small reef fish can grow to a maximum length of 18-21 cm.

Flounder is a generalized term for any number of flattened fish species belonging to the families Pleuronectidae, Paralichthyidae, Achiropsettidae, and Bothidae. This unusually shaped fish looks like a flattened oval with the dorsal and anal fins running along the entire length of the body. One of the flounder’s most unusual characteristics is that after just a few days of life, one of its eyes begins to migrate to the opposite side of its head to what eventually becomes the fish’s top side.

There are roughly 39 different species of emperor fish throughout the Indo-Pacific region, belonging to the Lethrinidae family. You can see these reef-dwelling fish hunting along the seafloor for a variety of small animals, as well as sifting through the sandy bottom for tiny crustaceans. Divers can recognize the emperor fish by their typical fish-shaped body, large scales shaped in a diamond pattern, thick lips, and large eyes.

The ribbon eel is a uniquely beautiful moray eel species and the only member of the genus Rhinomuraena. Also known as the leaf-nosed moray eel or bernis eel, these small eels are recognizable by their long, thin bodies, high dorsal fin, and extended anterior nostrils. They display brightly colored bodies and actually go through different color phases throughout their lives. Juveniles are strikingly beautiful, with black bodies and a bright yellow dorsal fin running their entire length. Male ribbon eels then change to a bright, electric blue color, keeping the yellow dorsal fin, and females change their entire bodies to bright yellow.

The ornately colored dragon moray eel, also known as the leopard or panther eel, is one of the most beautiful eels in the moray family. With vivid white spots set against its reddish-hued skin, the dragon eel is easily distinguishable. During the day, these nocturnal hunters like to hide amongst the rocky reef, so look for them in every crack and crevice during your dive. Thanks to their unique appearance, dragon eels are a favorite amongst underwater photographers.

The seamoth is a unique marine species in both looks and behavior. Seamoths belong to the Pegasidae family of fish which derive their name from the Greek animal, Pegasus. They clearly resemble this famous mythological creature thanks to their flattened bodies, long snout, and large, wing-like pectoral fins. In China, these fascinating fish are called dragon fish, and for a good reason.

The exotic leaf scorpionfish, also commonly known as leaf fish, paperfish, and sailfin leaffish, is a clearly recognizable marine ray-finned fish from the Scorpaenidae family. You can go diving with leaf scorpionfish in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific, where it is widely distributed. The leaf scorpionfish can be hard to spot as it only reaches 10 cm (3.9 in) when fully grown and camouflages well with its coral reef environment.

I tarponi sono impressionanti, antichi pesci dell'oceano e una cattura divertente e popolare tra i pescatori d'acqua salata. Fin dalla preistoria, nuotano nei nostri oceani e sono ora considerati uno dei grandi pesci d'acqua salata. I tarpon, in media, crescono fino a 2 metri (6,5 piedi) di lunghezza e 45 kg (100 libbre) o più grandi! I subacquei che incontrano i tarpon sott'acqua spesso li scambiano per squali all'inizio a causa delle loro enormi dimensioni e della colorazione argentata.

I pesci luna dell'oceano, comunemente noti come Mola mola, sono uno dei pesci più straordinari che si trovano nell'oceano. Per la loro forma rotonda e appiattita ricordano una macina, chiamata mola in latino. I pesci luna dell'oceano si trovano sia nelle regioni temperate che in quelle tropicali di tutto il mondo. Sono spesso visti vicino alla superficie, un sito sorprendente da vedere mentre si crogiolano al sole per aumentare la loro temperatura corporea dopo le immersioni oceaniche profonde, a volte fino a 600 metri di profondità!

Le cernie dalla bocca larga e dal corpo pesante sono diverse specie di pesci marini della famiglia Serranidae, principalmente dei generi Epinephelus e Mycteroperca. È possibile immergersi con diverse specie di cernie in tutti gli oceani del mondo. Vivono in acque calde e tropicali e amano pattugliare le barriere coralline e i relitti di navi.

Uno dei pesci più affascinanti del reef, le murene sono disponibili in quasi tutte le dimensioni e in tutti i colori, dalla piccola anguilla dal nastro blu brillante, la più piccola in media di soli 25 cm di lunghezza, alla murena gigante nera maculata che può crescere fino a 4 metri di lunghezza! In realtà, ci sono quasi 200 specie diverse. La maggior parte delle murene sono pesci marini, ma diverse specie sono state viste in acqua salmastra, e solo alcune si trovano in acqua dolce. Sono chiaramente distinguibili dagli altri pesci di barriera con il loro corpo lungo e strisciante, il muso appuntito pieno di denti affilati e le lunghe pinne dorsali che corrono per tutta la lunghezza del corpo. Non importa la specie, questi animali sono sempre un luogo emozionante da vedere durante le immersioni.

Le anguille di sabbia comprendono diverse specie di piccoli pesci all'interno della famiglia delle lance di sabbia, Ammodytidae. Contrariamente al suo nome, il muggine della sabbia non è affatto un'anguilla, ma un pesce distintamente sottile con un muso appuntito, che gli dà l'aspetto di un'anguilla. I cicerelli di sabbia derivano il loro nome dal loro comportamento unico di scavare nella sabbia prima della coda per sfuggire ai predatori. I subacquei possono vedere le anguille di sabbia spuntare la testa sopra il fondo coperto di sabbia, a volte centinaia alla volta in una singola area.

Le anguille serpenti sono facilmente identificabili per i loro corpi lunghi e serpentiformi e per la coda e il muso appuntiti. Possono variare in lunghezza da 5 cm (2 in) a 2.3 m (7.5 ft) e tipicamente mostrano macchie colorate o strisce. Il nome "anguilla serpente" rappresenta oltre 200 specie di pesci marini della famiglia Ophichthidae, che sono tutti più docili dei loro cugini aggressivi, le murene. Le anguille serpenti vivono in tutto il mondo, per lo più in acque calde e tropicali o in luoghi temperati. Hanno una vasta gamma di habitat, dalle scogliere poco profonde fino alle profondità dell'oceano.