Dive-site story
Secca dell'Isuela rises from deep water off the southern cliffs of the Portofino Promontory. Situated within the Portofino Marine Protected Area, this isolated seamount features sheer rocky walls draped in red gorgonians and yellow cluster anemones. Pelagic schools circle the current-swept crest, while territorial groupers patrol fissures below.
Steep vertical walls covered in sea fan forests
Frequent encounters with large dusky groupers and hunting dentex
Coralligenous biocoenosis featuring red coral in shaded crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings warmer water and peak fish activity. Calm weather permits diving year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red CoralCorallium rubrum | Common |
Marine forecast
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