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Pecorella wreck
The “wreck of the drunken” can be found lying on the seabed, right in the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio. Too much to drink and consequent loss of control of this cement freighter proved to be the demise of its ill-fated crew. The well-preserved wreck is watched over by red and brown scorpionfish, sea slugs and tubeworms. A crimson starfish glides silently across the sandy bottom; an octopus peers out playfully from between broken-off bits of wreckage. Algae, anemones and bright yellow sponges have gradually covered the stern, silently marking the passage of time.
At only 12 m, this is a shallow dive, making it ideal for those keen on underwater photography and for less experienced divers who don’t want to miss out on wreck diving. Over the years, the freighter has become an artificial reef, providing refuge for the scorpionfish and octopuses as well as many other fish and plant species. |
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