Marine life profile
Perch
Recorded at 595 dive sitesWhere divers encounter it
Explore Perch around the world
It follows a daily rhythm of feeding, sheltering and interacting with rivals, partners or a larger school.
Meet the species
What to look for
How to Recognize It
Use body shape, fin outline, color pattern and swimming style to separate it from the surrounding reef community.
How It Behaves
It follows a daily rhythm of feeding, sheltering and interacting with rivals, partners or a larger school.
Special Ability
Precise fins and a body shaped for its niche let it turn, hover or accelerate exactly where food and shelter demand.
Dive responsibly
Share the water well
How to Approach
Move slowly at the same depth, avoid swimming directly at it and let the fish resume its normal behavior.
Safety
Usually safe to observe at a respectful distance. Never feed, corner or touch a fish, especially near nests or cleaning stations.
Worth knowing
The detail you remember
Interesting Facts
Perch is closely adapted to its habitat, and patient observation reveals details that a quick swim-by misses.
Where to Find
Look around coral structure, rocky reef, wrecks and current lines where shelter and food meet.
Known countries
Sightings map
Perch locations
Plan a dive
Dive sites with reported encounters
Leybourne Lake
United Kingdom
Scuba Diving at Leybourne Lakes offers a serene and accessible experience for divers, particularly those seeking training opportunities or relaxed dives in a natural setting. Located in Kent, this popular inland dive site is part of Leybourne Lakes Country Park, a scenic area featuring multiple lakes surrounded by lush greenery. The dive lake at Leybourne reaches depths of up to 14 meters, making it an excellent location for beginners and intermediate divers looking to hone their skills. Its clear, calm waters provide ideal conditions for training and leisurely exploration. The lake also features various submerged attractions, including training platforms, small wrecks, and other underwater objects, creating a fun and engaging environment.
Martha's Quarry
United States
Quarry is closed for diving but we are still offering Public Safety Instruction. Martha’s Quarry is located on Quarry Rd in Mt. Juliet, TN. Martha’s quarry is great fun! It can not all be seen in one visit. The quarry has 27 items that are sunk for your viewing pleasure!
Punta Marc
Spain
In autumn 2022, the “El Toro” nature reserve was expanded to the Cala Figuera lighthouse. Therefore, the dive site “Punta Marc” is now in a nature reserve and an extra permit is required to dive here. The boat anchors on a plateau about 5m deep. We leave the anchorage in a southerly direction and easily reach a diving depth of 18m. We follow the wall to the west and see large areas of sand on which, with a bit of luck, there might be a stingray. In addition to barracudas, we also meet moray eels and octopods. “Punta Marc” is an uncomplicated diving site that offers a great atmosphere, especially for divers who have not been diving for a long time and for beginners.
Steinbruch Horka
Germany
Pike, perch, crabs and sharks have already been spotted here. The main focus here is definitely the underwater topography of a quarry, which offers a great panorama of the rocky basin from the outside. There is also some old mining equipment and an antique pump house to discover. Everyday objects such as beer benches, a cigarette machine, etc. were also sunk. The lake in Horka is an old quarry that has filled with water over time and has been open to diving for some time now. It generally boasts good visibility and a good infrastructure thanks to the local diving base, which also operates a modern Bauer filling station on site. The lake has mostly vertical walls in which the boreholes from the blasting can still be seen, as well as a beautifully overgrown shallow area.
Toolenburgerplas
Netherlands
Op drie locaties, op 3, 7 en 10 meter diep, zijn vijf grote rifbollen afgezonken. Op de rifbollen gaan verschillende soorten sponzen, zoetwater poliepjes en driehoeksmosselen groeien, wat aantrekkelijk is voor vissen en ander leven. Ook is er een platform, wrakjes en wilgenmatten en diverse andere objecten te vinden net als baars, karper en snoek.
White Star Quarry
United States
Diving at White Star Quarry is considered to be the best inland diving that Northern Ohio has to offer. White Star is place to dive that is local, convenient and understands that recreational activities are important to you. It is also a place where we can bring our non-diving friends and family with us, without having to pay to have them sit and watch.
Baza Nurkowa Honoratka
Poland
The flooded lignite pit, is one of the new and interesting diving sites in Poland. Its maximum depth is about 55m. There are excellent conditions for diving here due to the terraced shape of the banks. Visibility reaches up to 15m
Buford Spring
United States
Buford Spring is located in a swampy area of the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, FL. Divers must check in at an iron ranger at the main entrance off US 19 and pay a $3.00 daily fee. The maximum depth is about 50 mtr/165 feet at the siphoning downstream end of the main cavern/cave.
Cenote Dream Gate
Mexico
Cenote Dream Gate is world renowned as part of the original Sac Actun system, the largest underground river systems in the world. It also gives you the chance to explore 2 cavern circuits of about 40 minutes each, while observing huge calcareous columns, stalactites and stalagmites.
Cenote Tak Be Lum
Mexico
Cenote with dripstones, Well accessible via stairs. Good entry - beware of silt out. Maximum 4 - 6m deep and partly very shallow. Must have good buoyancy.
DiveTeam Siecino
Poland
The Dive Team Diving Base on Lake Siecino is a great place to start your diving adventure. There are comfortable piers near the water and special stands prepared for divers to place their equipment. The tank is especially suitable for beginner divers.
Goldgrube, Wetro
Germany
Wetro gold quarry, basalt mining. Very beautiful quarry lake with camping site, consisting of 2 pits separated by a dam at a depth of approx. 18m.
Jezioro Krzemno
Poland
This dive site is commonly referred to as the Polish Dahab. The wonderful nature around the lake and underwater is really worth coming here and diving.
Jezioro Piaseczno
Poland
Just 45 minutes from Lublin, Lake Piaseczno is one of the cleanest in the region. It offers a gentle sandy entry, water visibility of 3–5 meters, and a maximum depth of 36 meters.
Kamionka Piast Parking 1
Poland
A marl quarry, it is the best diving area in Opole. It has 2 descents into the water with good access. Parking lot No.1 is the most popular entrance to the water, allows you to penetrate the shallower part of the reservoir.
Kinghorn (Wreck)
Canada
This is a deep dive in a strong current. The dive should not be attempted from shore. Multiple dive boats are available for hire from the marina. The wreck is located approximatively 90 feet from shore.
Lac de Saint LIN
France
Lake Saint-Lin offers freshwater diving in a calm environment, with a seabed featuring a mix of gentle slopes, submerged trees, and natural formations. This site is popular for its easy access, educational value, and the diversity of its underwater landscapes.
Lakeview Lodge
Canada
Long Lake is a favorite place for scuba divers to explore because of the lake depth and water clarity. The water in Long Lake is unusually clear compared to other Canadian lakes in the area. Lots of old, lost logs can be seen in the lake.
Le Pont des Piles
France
The Pont des Piles, submerged in Lake Éguzon in Cuzion, is an ancient bridge whose arches and piers offer a unique dive experience combining submerged heritage and freshwater. Accessible at various depths, the site allows divers to explore the ruins with excellent visibility, depending on conditions.
Leleszki
Poland
A diving site on the beach in Leleszki, on Lake Leleskie (1st class of cleanliness). Many railed attractions (including a car wreck), several platforms. Shallow, perfect for beginners (max 12m).
Summer diving base of Nautica Poznań in Giewartow. Located 13km from Słupca at Powidzkie lake. Maximum depth - 42 meters, parking available. Air-Compressor on site. During summer gear rental available on site. Platforms for training on 4m, 6m, 10m and 20 meters. Underwater training tracks with ropes down to 40m
Markethill Scuba
United Kingdom
This flooded quarry in Markethill, County Armagh, offers sheltered diving conditions with depths reaching approximately 20 metres. The site provides excellent visibility at times, making it suitable for training, skill development, and recreational exploration in a controlled freshwater environment.
Pierre à Bise
France
Access is via steps. Getting into the water can be slippery. The site descends steeply and reaches more than 60m. Visibility can be poor between 0 and 10m, but improves with depth. In the background, it is black but visible.
Ponton Evolution 2
France
Suitable for discovery dives (baptisms) or training dives in the 15 to 20m maximum zone. Not very interesting in terms of exploration...