Marine life profile
Gobies
Recorded at 30 dive sitesWhere divers encounter it
Explore Gobies around the world
<b>Gobies</b> are fishes of the family <b>Gobiidae</b>, one of the largest fish families comprising more than 2,000 species in more than 200 genera. Watch before moving closer. Its direction, posture and use of cover reveal whether it is feeding, resting or avoiding attention.
Meet the species
What to look for
How to Recognize It
Look for the body shape, movement and markings that make this animal stand out from its surroundings.
How It Behaves
Watch before moving closer. Its direction, posture and use of cover reveal whether it is feeding, resting or avoiding attention.
Special Ability
Its most striking adaptation is closely matched to the habitat and the way it finds food or avoids predators.
Dive responsibly
Share the water well
How to Approach
Approach slowly, stay neutrally buoyant and let the animal control the encounter.
Safety
Do not touch, feed or restrain wildlife. Give unfamiliar animals extra space and follow local guidance.
Worth knowing
The detail you remember
Interesting Facts
Most of them are relatively small, typically less than 10 cm (3.9 in) in length.
Where to Find
Search the habitat edges where food, shelter and water movement create the right conditions.
Known countries
Sightings map
Gobies locations
Plan a dive
Dive sites with reported encounters
Admiral 1
Maldives
It is one of the channels on the Western side of the atoll that can be crossed with mild current or entered with medium/strong current. Usually found on the outer side: stingrays, grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasses, fusiliers and many more reef fish.
Koh Ku La / เกาะกุลา
Thailand
It’s an easy dive site. Suitable for new divers Not far from the shore Located in the area of Mu Ko Chumphon National Park. Pay the national park fee
Legend of Navo
Fiji
Three-minute boat ride from Natadola Beach. Amazing dive, especially for divers with no experience or not comfortable underwater. Coral nursery area. Max depth is 8 meters. Best place for Open Water Training.
Lucy's Point
Fiji
Lucy’s Point is a wall dive on the corner of Natadola bay. This site can be dove at any depth but is nicest between 10 and 18m. Green & Hawksbill turtles are regular visitors of the 18m-deep cleaning station while Nurse Sharks often rest in the 14m cave you can visit near the end of the dive. Avoid if swell!
PORTO STA IRIA
Portugal
Spot with entry from the coast and with different diving levels, from beginners with a depth of 4m and a sandy bottom to advanced diving up to 22m.
Santa Clara Arena
Portugal
A lava escarpment area and the formation of a stone arena and sandy bottom with a large area. Possibility of drifting or even diving to 30m. Possibility of strong currents.
Triggerfish City
Philippines
The reef top starts at 5 meters going west inwards where red tooth triggerfish converge, hence the name. Though titan triggerfish are also around to pick up a fight with the unsuspecting diver during nesting season.
Arcos dal Calhetas
Portugal
This dive spot is 14 minutes by boat and characterized by impressive lava tubes with several passages and entrances. Possibility of diving with depths of around 14 to 20m deep. Possibility of curl
Bounty Bay
India
Fingers of rocks extending North from Grande Island. Gravel, sand and rocks make up the bottom. Can be tricky to dive when winds from the north make it surgy. Otherwise a very pleasent and easy dive with varying topography.
De Val
Netherlands
You can only park at the parking lot of the restaurant, from there it is still quite a walk before you can enter the water. It is best to enter the water at the left side of the light pole and from there parallel to the side to dive towards the Zeeland bridge.
Den Osse Haven
Netherlands
It is a 200 meter walk along the dike. Mean the left side of the breakwater otherwise you will end up in the harbor right away! The first part from the shore is quite shallow and sandy. At about 100m from the shore the bottom then goes steeply down (especially near the breakwater).
Fantasea Land
Cayman Islands
Fantasea Land takes its name from its dreamy topography featuring swim-throughs, overhangs, and archways. The site includes a mini wall where dives conclude at 25 feet.
Fish Bowl
Malaysia
Fish Bowl is a shallow reef dive famous for its huge concentration of reef fish, which is why divers call it a “fish bowl.” When the fish gather around the coral bommies, it can feel like you’re inside an aquarium. It’s usually a relaxed and colourful dive, suitable for most divers.
Folias, wreck
Argentina
Argentine-flagged fishing vessel belonging to the Pérez Companc company. Due to an intentional fire at sea 60 km east of Rawson on December 23, it was towed to Puerto Madryn by another fishing vessel.
Grevelingen
Netherlands
The Grevelingenmeer is one of the most popular diving locations in the Netherlands. There are many dive sites to visit, from shallow to deep wrecks! Come, dive and enjoy.
Koh Mat Wai Noi / เกาะมัดหวายน้อย
Thailand
a small island in the Mud Wai Islands not far from the shore near Koh Mud Wai Yai Not far from Kula Island. Not far from Thong Tom Yai homestay. and Thong Tom Yai Community Dive Center
Kraaijenbergse Plas 7
Netherlands
Kraaijenbergseplas 7 is a natural diving spot. It is a clear lake and there are enough fish swimming. The disadvantage is that it can be very busy here in the summer months.
la lagune La Marmite
France
La Marmite, in the Leucate lagoon, is a shallow-water dive site offering excellent visibility depending on conditions. Its calm lagoon environment is ideal for beginner dives, observing biodiversity, and nature-focused dives.
La lagune Les Vallons
France
Les Vallons, in the Leucate lagoon, offers calm, shallow-water diving, ideal for beginners, underwater photography, and observing the biodiversity unique to Mediterranean lagoon environments.
Nuranee Queen
Maldives
This site has a 30m long shipwreck called “Nuranee Queen“ that has been laying on a sandy bottom for 30 years. Her deepest point is at 24m in a sandy area and the top of the wreck is at 17m, close to the wall of Guraidhoo’s harbour.
Shangri-La
Mexico
Easy, shallow dive site close to the Marina San Carlos. Huge wall with large broken boulders. Beautiful, open swim through. Can have strong swell.
Wreck, Mpai bay
Cambodia
The wreck is an upside down fishing boat that accidentally sank to 15 meters a few years ago. It attracts a lot of fish and critters are using it as a hiding spot.
Carrière d’Opprebais
Belgium
This old quarry was used to extract limestone and sand. Now words can be used for countless objects that lie under the water here. What if I get a visit to the spot? Then you need several dives!
Scharendijke Haven
Netherlands
A short walk along the harbour brings you to the other staircase. On the Grevelingen side you will find the starting tower that was used in sailing competitions. In the water you dive along the dive, here you will come across the remains of an almost unrecognisable wreck. Attention to the harbour entrance