Fried Egg Jellyfish (Cotylorhiza tuberculata)
Share Fried Egg Jellyfish in Gozo The Fried Egg Jellyfish, scientifically known as Cotylorhiza tuberculata, is a fascinating species commonly found in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic Seas. Gozo’s clear waters provide an ideal environment for these jellyfish, especially during their blooming season in September. Known for their unique appearance, they are a remarkable sight […]
Rough Pen Shell (Pinna rudis)
Pinna rudis, commonly known as the Rough Pen Shell or Nakkra tax-Xewk, is a fascinating Mediterranean clam that divers can encounter in Malta’s rich underwater landscapes.
Big Salp (Salpa maxima)
Salpa maxima, the Big Salp (a.k.a. Salp, plural Salps), is a barrel-shaped, planktonic tunicate. It moves by contracting, thus pumping water through its gelatinous body, one of the most efficient examples of jet propulsion in the animal kingdom. The Big Salp strains the pumped water through its internal feeding filters, feeding on phytoplankton. Salps are […]
Feather Duster Tubeworm (Protula tubularia)
Feather Duster Tubeworms also known as Red-Spotted Horseshoe are colorful tube worms found in Gozo’s underwater sites.
Clavelina dellavallei (Light Bulb Tunicate)
Clavelina dellavallei, commonly known as the Light Bulb Tunicate, adds a unique touch to Gozo’s rich scuba diving experience. This fascinating colonial ascidian can be spotted on the island’s rocky underwater terrains, making it a delightful find for divers.
Bearded Fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)
A common inhabitant of Gozo’s vibrant reefs, the Bearded Fireworm adds a unique and colorful encounter for scuba divers exploring the island’s underwater sites.
Purple Striped Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca)
Discover the mesmerizing Purple Striped Jellyfish while diving in Malta. This captivating species, known for its bioluminescence, offers an unforgettable sight for scuba divers.
Sabella spallanzanii (Mediterranean Fan Worm)
The Mediterranean Fan Worm is also known as the European Fan Worm, Feather Duster Worm and as the Pencil Worm. Other disused scientific names are Corallina tubularia-melitensis, Sabella penicillus, Serpula penicillus, Spirographis spallanzanii and Tubularia spallanzanii. The species’ name commemorates the 18th century biologist Lazzaro Spallanzani. The genus Sabella belongs to the family Sabellidae, suborder […]
Pennatula aculeata (Sea Pen)
Pennatula aculeata belongs to the order Pennatulacea, subclass Octocorallia, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria and kingdom Animalia. There are 16 families within the order Pennatulacea; they are thought to have a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical and temperate waters worldwide. Sea pens are grouped with the octocorals (soft corals), together with sea whips or gorgonians. Although named […]
Sea Elephant (Pterotrachea coronata)
Sea Elephants AKA Pterotrachea coronata, a unique species of large floating sea snail, offers divers around Gozo a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of pelagic gastropods, enriching the underwater experience.
