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 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

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Description:
In the south of Gran Canaria there are lots of dive sites by both boat and shore. With some great wrecks and reefs which all have a mass of life on them including Angel Sharks, Rays, Barracuda, Octopus, Morrays and thousands of reef fish !! We also have a Marine Reserve called El Cabron which is truely stunning !!

Details:
 Nearest commercial airport: Las Palmas
 Average watertemp: Min 20 - Max 25 oCelcius.
 Average visibility: 25 Horizontal metres
 Bottom composition: Sand, Rocks, Vulcanic
 Dive conditions: Ocean/Sea, Salt water
 Seasonality: Diving all year !!


  Marinelife in the area:
Species  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr   May  Jun  Jul  Aug   Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 
 Angel sharks
They are in great numbers during the winter months.
 Common dolphins
Can always be seen straight out of the Harbour of Mogan.
 Eagle rays
Can always be found at the Russian Wreck and Arguineguin Reef.
 Electric rays
They turn up on all the dive sites, just when you least expect it !!
 Loggerhead turtles
Can be found even in the shallow bay in Arguineguin.
 Manta rays
In the north of the island they can always be found feeding. between the months of July and October.
 Pelagic fish
On the deeper dives, for the more experienced diver large Tuna and Blue Marlin can be found.
  Probability of encounter:  0%,   0 > 60%,   60 > 90%,   90 > 100%