Blue Spiny Starfish

1. Cape Grecko CavesProtaras, CyprusShore · CaveIntermediate+15 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
2. Anchor reef (Comino)Mġarr, Malta and Gozo, MaltaShore · ReefIntermediate+20 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
3. Anchor BayMellieħa, Malta and Gozo, MaltaShore · CaveBeginner-friendly12 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
4. La GabinièreLe Lavandou, Port-Cros, FranceBoat · Pinnacle · WallAdvanced+45 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated5 mm
5. CavesProtaras, CyprusShore · CaveIntermediate+15 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
6. Punta GaleraCapoliveri, Elba, ItalyBoat · ReefAdvanced+50 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
7. Blue GrottoQrendi, Malta and Gozo, MaltaShore · CaveBeginner-friendly10 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
8. Ahrax BayMellieħa, Malta and Gozo, MaltaShore · CaveIntermediate+20 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
9. San Dimitri PointGħarb, Malta and Gozo, MaltaBoat · WallAdvanced+30 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
10. Wied il-MielahGħarb, Malta and Gozo, MaltaBoat · CaveAdvanced+50 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
11. Zurziep ReefSan Lawrenz, Malta and Gozo, MaltaBoat · Cave · ReefIntermediate+15 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
12. La Pointe du VaisseauLe Lavandou, Port-Cros, FranceBoat · WallIntermediate+38 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
13. Le Donator WreckLe Lavandou, Port-Cros, FranceBoat · WreckAdvanced+52 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated5 mm
14. Îlot de la CroixLe Lavandou, Port-Cros, FranceBoat · ReefIntermediate+30 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated5 mm
15. Capo CalvoPorto Azzurro, Elba, ItalyBoat · ReefAdvanced+50 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
16. La MinieraCapoliveri, Elba, ItalyBoat · MuckAdvanced+40 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
17. L'AncoroneRio Marina, Elba, ItalyBoat · WallAdvanced+45 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
18. Le ForbiciCapoliveri, Elba, ItalyBoat · ReefAdvanced+40 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
19. Picchi di PabloPorto Azzurro, Elba, ItalyBoat · WallAdvanced+38 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
20. Punta dei RipaltiCapoliveri, Elba, ItalyBoat · ReefAdvanced+45 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
21. Punta delle CannellePorto Azzurro, Elba, ItalyBoat · WallAdvanced+45 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
22. Secca di Capo VitaRio Marina, Elba, ItalyBoat · PinnacleIntermediate+24 mBest Jun–Sep · estimated3 mm
23. Rdum il-QawwiMellieħa, Malta and Gozo, MaltaShore · CaveBeginner-friendly6 mBest Jun–Oct · estimated3 mm
24. Naufrágio Buenos AiresCopacabana, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBoat · WreckAdvanced+31 mBest Feb–Nov · estimated3 mm

Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org