Marine Life
What Divers Should Know About Red Gorgonians
Learn all about the Red Gorgonians, including dynamic specs, encounter highlights, habitats, and the best dive sites to find them.
Scientific Name
Paramuricea clavata
Size
0.3–1.3 m
Depth
15–100 m
Habitat
rocky, reef
Conservation
Vulnerable (VU)
Danger Level
Harmless
Where You Can See Red Gorgonians
This map highlights the main regions where divers may encounter Red Gorgonians or where the species is commonly associated with suitable marine habitats. Actual sightings depend on local dive sites, season, visibility, depth, and natural behaviour.
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Diver Notes
Encounter Highlights
Peaceful and curious, Red Gorgonians offer some of the most awe-inspiring encounters in the ocean.
Behavior
sessile, colonial
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Dive Sites with Red Gorgonians
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