Critically EndangeredAngel Sharks
Once widespread across Europe and the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands (especially Lanzarote) represent the final global stronghold for the critically endangered angel shark.
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Critically EndangeredOnce widespread across Europe and the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands (especially Lanzarote) represent the final global stronghold for the critically endangered angel shark.
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Critically EndangeredIconic pelagic predators with 360-degree vision and electro-sensory cephalofoils. Famous for forming mesmerizing schools of hundreds along deep oceanic drop-offs and seamounts.
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Protected Marine FaunaFrom dazzling psychedelic nudibranchs and master-of-disguise frogfish to microscopic pygmy seahorses and venomous blue-ringed octopuses, macro diving reveals the ocean's most extraordinary hidden biodiversity.
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VulnerableDiving with manta rays is widely regarded as one of the ultimate pinnacles of scuba diving. These highly intelligent, gentle pelagic giants boast wingspans up to 7 metres and frequently interact with divers' bubble streams.
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EndangeredFrom ancient green turtles grazing on seagrass to hawksbills feeding on reef sponges, sea turtles are among the most beloved marine encounters for divers of all levels.
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EndangeredThe largest fish in the ocean. Reaching lengths over 12 metres and weights exceeding 20 tonnes, these gentle filter-feeding giants cruise tropical waters following plankton blooms.
Explore Species GuideHow2Scuba adheres strictly to the Project AWARE and Green Fins codes of conduct. Scuba divers are privileged ambassadors for marine life. Never touch, harass, chase, or feed marine wildlife, and always maintain neutral buoyancy to prevent damaging fragile benthic habitats.