A gorgonian fan , normally found in deeper water
Gran Canaria
Seasonal treats
My favourite Canarian fish is the roncadore , also known as ‘ bastard grunts ’. You find them all over Gran Canaria , from the El Cabron Marine Reserve to the fish aggregation structures of the south coast .
You ’ ll find the best shore diving at the aforementioned marine reserve , near the town of Arinaga . It ’ s a rugged stretch of coast with 12 different entry points and routes , but local experts at Davy Jones Diving have got it down to a fine art and will help you get in and out of the water with minimal fuss . This network of reefs and gulleys is a beautiful example of how marine protected areas can thrive , and it ’ s a fine location for Ocean Diver training with its shallow depth and long tracts of sand . Where else can you pause from mask clearing to admire a tightly packed school of grunts , or marvel at the
assurance of an angel shark hidden just under the substrate .
Should you find yourself spending time around the south side of the island in the Mogan area , a dive at Pasita Blanco is a must . The reef at 15-19m isn ’ t exactly spectacular , but the area is frequented by some massive schools of grunts and you can also count on seeing barracuda , marmor bream and some moral eels with dagger-like teeth that make the monster from Alien look like a gummy bear .
Grunts and snapper shoals at El Cabron
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