Buoy - Rovigo

Geographical reference: TG1

Length of route: 130 mt.

Identification mark: Z

This diving site is inside the largest area of the No-Take Zone. The diving routes have been set up and are managed by "Club Sommozzatori Rovigo" – Rovigo. The rocky outcrop consists in a small rocky island surrounded by sandy-muddy sediments. It is composed of several groups of rocks – separated by short stretches of sediments – lying in east-west direction for just over 50 metres. It rises to 25 metres of depth while the surrounding sea bottom is 20 metres deep. The mooring buoy is placed approximately 10 metres north from the rocks.
Many species may be observed in this relatively small space: several encrusting sponges (massive or erect species), cerianthus and many ascidians. Many large groups of spirographs and examples of sponge crabs (Dromia personata) may also be sighted. The seabed is particularly full of crustaceans and molluscs. Large lobsters and conger eel, sheltering in the many crevices, are often encountered. The surrounding sandy area is also interesting: here, Eckström’s topknots (Zeugopterus regius) and common sole (Solea solea) may be encountered.

Bathymetric survey: Piero Mescalchin