Diving trip on the “Punta Sciusciau” site

High biological and photographic interests

Depth 10 – 38 m

Certification Open Water

Easy dive

Rocky wall and sandy bottom

Pinna nobilis

Habitat: Lives in neptune grass meadows
Colour pattern: Brown with pale scales on the valves
Behaviour: Produces a filament thanks towhich it anchors itself to the bottom, also used to create fabric
Biology: Largest bivalve mollusc in the Mediterranean (reach more than 1 m)
Curiosity: Protected species

Moray eel

Habitat: Lives in caves and crevices
Colour pattern: Brown whit yellowish spots
Behaviour: Nocturnal and territorial
Biology: Serpentine body
Curiosity: Long pointed and backward-facing teeth

Octopus

Habitat: Decorates its den entrance with shells
Colour pattern: Changes color for mimicry and for communication
Behaviour: Uses ink to escape from predators
Biology: Has 8 tentacles with two rows of suckers
Curiosity: Has 3 hearts

For further information, contact the Tourist Information and Reception Offices of the relevant Municipalities.

Comune di Albenga
iat@comune.albenga.sv.it
www.scoprialbenga.it

Luminous mooring buoys were installed in 3 scuba diving sites characterized by fragile habitats, chosen according to conservation priorities, in agreement with the Liguria Region, sector operators and SCI management bodies.

The presence of the buoy guarantees eco-sustainable access to the site, as the boats of the diving centers will be able to take advantage of a temporary mooring and will no longer have to use anchors.

Best Practices

This information is only an indication of some behaviors to be respected in order to dive safely and with respect for the environment.

Obligation to dive with a guide

If possible, collect plastic, abandoned nets and general rubbish to help preserve the marine environment

Find out in advance about the dive, the difficulties, access points and environmental excellences and which diving centres offer the excursion on the site

Do not damage the seabed or cliffs and do not take shells or rocks.

Do not disturb the animals

Check your equipment and use an eco-mooring