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\"anemonia\"The combination of sheer cliffs, caves, wrecks, shelves and sandy and rocky sea beds, means there is a large variety of fauna and flora<\/strong> to see in the Maltese waters. It would be too difficult to list them all. Wrecks, as artificial reef habitats, have provided a home for a greater number of species in recent years and make excellent dive sites.<\/p>\n

Species you are likely to see include groupers<\/strong>, amberjack<\/strong>, various bream<\/strong>, octopi<\/strong>, squid<\/strong>, flying fish<\/strong>, gurnard<\/strong>, stingrays<\/strong>, meagre<\/strong>, bogue<\/strong>, red mullet<\/strong>, parrot fish<\/strong> and the occasional moray eel<\/strong>. Although the rocky structures and underwater coast seem ideal living conditions for eel, you tend to see them mostly during night dives.<\/p>\n

The chance of meeting a big game fish is almost non-existent. Rare sights include tuna<\/strong>, dolphins<\/strong> and bonitos<\/strong>, though there is more chance of seeing these large fish in winter when they come closer to shore, attracted by the warmer waters.<\/p>\n

John Dory<\/strong> are also occasionally spotted, mostly during wintertime, since they normally live a greater depths. Corals<\/strong> are also found on arches, reefs and caves. They glow a wonderful orange to pink colour and are particularly excellent to photograph at night.<\/p>\n

There are a few sea animals to watch but not handle as they have vicious or poisonous bristles and spines. Keep your eyes open for the scorpion fish<\/strong>, bristleworms<\/strong>, sea urchins<\/strong> and the stingray<\/strong>. If you do step on or touch one of these fish, seek medical attention as your reaction to the injury will depend on your general medical condition and age.<\/p>\n

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