Forkbeard
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Forkbeard
The Forkbeard can be recognized by its elongated brown body, a maximum size of 60 cm and the presence of a barbel under the chin.
During the day, the forkbeard dwells on rocky coral seabeds, in caves, holes, and crevices where it can find darkness.
It escapes into holes when approached.
CHECK SEASONALITY
Phycis phycis
Macro
Mostelle de roche, Mostelle brune
Food
The Forkbeard is very active at night when it hunts crustaceans, sea worms, and small fish.
Breeding
Spawning takes place from January to May. The eggs, and then the larvae, are planktonic and migrate with the currents.
Dive centers
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Blue Waters Dive Cove
Malta
- Qala, Gozo
Blue Waters Dive Cove is located in Qala on the island of Gozo. At the request of the divers, a taxi will pick you up at Malta airport and take you to the port where the ferry links the islands of Malta and Gozo in 25 minutes. The Blue Waters Dive Cove team will then meet you in Gozo and take you to your accommodation. A jeep, sedan, or motorbike can also be hired on arrival. The Blue Waters Dive Cove training center offers PADI courses from beginner (Try scuba) to advanced with freediving (basic freediver) and tek (PADI TEK).
There are about 50 dive sites around the island of Gozo, which are accessible from the shore, such as Inland Sea and Blue Hole, at Regga Point. A 15-minute boat ride will take you to the high cliffs. Head to the northwest of the island for underwater exploration of the sumptuous caves where the characteristic Mediterranean fauna of octopus, scorpionfish, cuttlefish, and barracuda reside. The Double Arch is one of the best sites to visit during your diving holiday in Gozo, due to its two large arches at 20 meters and 45 meters depth.
Try your hand at many activities such as horse riding, jeep tours, bike rides, nature walks, beach barbecues, a boat trip to the famous Comino Blue Lagoon, and a visit to Qala village. In the evening, the café terraces are alive with music, song, and discussion in the streets of Qala. Hondoq Bay is one of the most popular bays on the island because of its crystal clear waters, pebble beach, and white sand. Ideal for sunbathing, relaxing, swimming and snorkelling! [+]
- Friendly atmosphere
- Diverse Diving Area
- Shore diving
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Sanary Plongée
France
- Sanary-Sur-Mer
The Sanary Plongée diving center, open every day of the year, is located along the Wilson quay, in Sanary-sur-Mer. The Sanary Plongée diving center offers introductory scuba diving courses in the afternoon only, SSI or FFESSM courses from Open Water Diver to Divemaster, TEK, and Rebreather training. Certified divers book explorations and night dives. Sanary Plongée welcomes groups by offering them preferential rates.
Over the years, Sanary Plongée has become a real institution for all those who love the deep blue sea, allowing them to discover the richness and diversity of the local diving sites. Come to the after-work organized once a week, for a memorable night dive followed by a hearty aperitif. The new, modern premises include a changing room and showers as well as a large 20 m2 room reserved for seminars and courses.
Embark on the Ulysses, which can accommodate up to 25 people and is equipped with a sunbathing area, toilets, and a large cabin. You can sail to the Calanques National Park or to Giens, by choosing a day trip or a 2-tank Dives or by privatizing the boat. The Baruna, an 8m long semi-rigid, powered by 250hp, is ideal for fast travel.
Discover the wrecks and drop-offs from La Ciotat (with the Ile Verte) to Cap Sicié, (the Arroyo wreck). Also very suitable for rebreather divers and heavy configurations, the Baruna is fitted out for comfortable launches. The number of divers on board is limited in order to favor comfort and conviviality. The Galoubet, a 17m wooden fisher boat, built-in 1963, is part of the historical heritage and remains the pride of Sanary Plongée.
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- Friendly atmosphere
- Located close to the dive sites
- Meeting after diving
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Saint Phyères Plongée
France
- Les Salins D'hyeres
The diving center Saint Phyères Plongée is located along the Gapeau river, at the Salins D'hyères, at the entrance of Hyères, close to the airport of Toulon, and the train station of Hyères. A huge free car park allows you to unload your equipment 50 m from the boat, in front of the Saint Phyères Plongée premises. Trolleys are used to transport the equipment to the two RIB boats, each with a capacity of 20 people.
The diving school Saint Phyères Plongée offers you a baptism, explorations, and training of SSI, CMAS, FFESSM, and ANMP organizations. With an SSI Open Water Diver or SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, you are recognized all over the world when you want to dive. SSI training is possible for all levels of divers with online courses. French school certifications are available as an option.
The aim of the owner and his team is to offer you a quality service throughout the year. On-site, you will benefit from a large heated changing room, 3 hot showers, toilets, rinsing tanks for equipment with the possibility to layout wetsuits and jackets. Thanks to the nitrox inflation station with membrane and the booster for oxygen and helium inflation, you can do tek diving. From Saint Phyères Plongée, you can access the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean with the Donator and the Michel C as well as the islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros. [+]
- fast boat
- Free Parking
- SSI Training
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Euro-Divers Roses
Spain
- Roses
The Euro Divers Roses boat leaves from the marina in Roses, on the Costa Brava. EuroDivers Roses offer diving trips for groups from the best hotels in Roses. For example, boss Ian has selected the Hotel Univers for you, group leaders. On the seafront, opposite the marina and fishing port of Roses, the Univers Hotel is excellent value for money and is only 100 meters from the beach and the town center. Nearby you will find shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. A diving holiday organized by EuroDivers Roses in this family-run establishment is therefore ideal to be shared with non-divers, spouses, family members, or friends.
Enjoy buffet-style dining, a snack bar with a terrace, sea-view rooms with free Wi-Fi and TV, a free baby bed on request, a swimming pool, and children's play areas. Reception is open 24 hours a day with information, ticket sales, and luggage storage. Parking is free on a limited basis, but there is also private parking available for a fee on request. Live music is provided every evening. For arrivals and departures, check-in is from 2 pm to 11 pm, and check-out is from 8 am to 12 pm.
As far as diving is concerned, the natural park extends around the Cap de Creus peninsula, from the Bol Nou point to the Tamariua Cove (El Port de la Selva) and as far as Punta Falconera (Roses). Dive in this protected marine area with some of the most beautiful diving spots on the Costa Brava, accessible with the EuroDivers Roses boat. Stroll among the schools of seabreams and sars in the Posidonia. Find giltheads, lobsters, and crabs in the scree slopes. Bunches of red coral cover the crevices of the rocks... Happy holidays with Euro-Divers Roses! [+]
- Comfortable boat
- Protected Marine Park
- Accomodations and diving
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European Diving School Saint-Tropez
France
- Ramatuelle
A Escola Europeia de Mergulho está localizada no acampamento Kon Tiki, na praia arenosa de Pampelonne, perto de St-Tropez. A Escola Europeia de Mergulho está aberta desde o início de Maio até ao final de Setembro. No entanto, os grupos também são bem-vindos após este período. Alex, o proprietário da Escola Europeia de Mergulho, é também instrutor de mergulho. Recebe-o na sua língua materna, em alemão, inglês, francês ou espanhol. A atmosfera é cosmopolita à medida que mergulhadores de toda a Europa se encontram neste centro.
Alex é o único alemão na costa que tem um diploma de mergulho estatal francês e é, portanto, o centro de referência alemão na costa. A Escola Europeia de Mergulho oferece uma vasta gama de cursos PADI e CMAS, para todos os níveis de mergulhadores, desde os principiantes até aos mais experientes, tanto recreativos como tek. O parque de campismo Kon Tiki é muito adequado para mergulhadores Tek, clubes, associações e famílias. Trimix está disponível mediante reserva e Nitrox 32 é gratuito na Escola Europeia de Mergulho. As válvulas cilíndricas têm uma saída dupla DIN ou INT.
A partir do centro de mergulho da Escola Europeia de Mergulho, é possível explorar os mais belos naufrágios no Mediterrâneo, incluindo relíquias populares da Primeira e Segunda Guerra Mundial, tais como o submarino Rubis, o contratorpedeiro Poursuivante, o minesweeper Espingnole, bem como navios de carga como o Togo, o Profeta e o Tell. Visite também o Grande Queyrolle, o Sardinaux, o Arche, o Rabiou. Irá também explorar os locais mais belos do Parque Nacional de Port-Cros. [+]
- Free Nitrox
- Stay without a car
- Accomodations and diving
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