Arraial do Cabo
Known as the Brazilian Caribbean, with cold, nutrient-rich water from marine upwelling.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
20 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
Southern spring-summer
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
50 USD / dive
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- Best time
- Southern spring-summer
- Approx. price
- 50 USD / dive
An island off Arraial do Cabo with cold upwelling water and a notable recovery of groupers after years of protection.
Location
See on the interactive map34 species documented in Arraial do Cabo
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
Least ConcernPingüino de Magallanes
Spheniscus magellanicus
Not EvaluatedPulpo común
Octopus vulgaris
VulnerableTiburón nodriza
Ginglymostoma cirratum
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Anjova
Pomatomus saltatrix
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis
Ecosystem
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