Alboran Island
Spain · Alboran SeaA volcanic islet in the westernmost stretch of the Mediterranean, where it connects with the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar. That position on a biogeographic frontier explains its distinctive marine community.
Depth
5–40 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
25 m
Water temperature
20 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Boat
Best time
May-October
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
A Spanish volcanic islet out in the western Mediterranean, a meeting point for Atlantic and Mediterranean wildlife.
Protection status
Reserva Marina de Interés Pesquero de la Isla de Alborán (1.650 ha: 695 de reserva integral y 955 de amortiguación)
Sources consulted: MAPA - Reservas Marinas de España; Fundación Aquae; FAO-GFCM (MedPAN)
Location
See on the interactive map131 species documented in Alboran Island
Cabracho
Scorpaena scrofa
Least ConcernCalderón común
Globicephala melas
EndangeredCoral rojo
Corallium rubrum
Delfín listado
Stenella coeruleoalba
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Not EvaluatedPulpo común
Octopus vulgaris
EndangeredRorcual común
Balaenoptera physalus
Sargo
Diplodus sargus
VulnerableTortuga boba
Caretta caretta
Aguja de mar
Syngnathus acus
Alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Almeja fina
Ruditapes decussatus
Ecosystem
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