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Santa Marina Salina, Isola di Salina.

Coordinates in degrees decimal:  N 38.562778, E 14.874722

Visited over several years up to 2017.  Photographer: Peter Barfield (all copyright held by PB).   Camera:  Canon G10 with bespoke housing.

Not truly a resort as these photos were primarily based around snorkelling off the beaches at Santa Marina,  Salina.  Nearest beach front hotel is Hotel Punta Barone. Other images were from a more widespread area, including off Panarea (N 38.62789, E 15.06563), Milazzo (N 38.26807, E 15.225)  and Vulcano ( N38.41752, E 14.96039). 

Seabed habitats range from exposed rock and large boulders, frequently with coralline algal cover, rock with silt cover, artificial concrete surfaces, cobbles, sand, Posidonia and other seagrass beds.  

Approximately 55 species were identified from this area.

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Map illustrates the area around Santa Marina Salina, where the majority of the images were collected, with three snorkeling locations highlighted. Entry points are off the adjacent beaches.
Typical seabed habitat of the region with numerous sea urchins grazing over a coralline algal covered, boulder rock surface.
Slightly disorientating seabed habitat comprising of substantial concrete structures, with new growths of coralline algae and numerous grazing molluscs. Artificial defences were evident at several locations, particularly off Salina 1 and adjacent Salina 2.
Substantial stands of Posidonia evident further off shore at Salina locations 1 and 3.
Beautiful example of a Mauve Stinger, which may be found in many open locations in the Mediterranean. Avoid contact though, as tentacles provide a toxic sting.
Map illustrates the area around Santa Marina Salina, where the majority of the images were collected, with three snorkeling locations highlighted. Entry points are off the adjacent beaches.
Typical seabed habitat of the region with numerous sea urchins grazing over a coralline algal covered, boulder rock surface.
Slightly disorientating seabed habitat comprising of substantial concrete structures, with new growths of coralline algae and numerous grazing molluscs. Artificial defences were evident at several locations, particularly off Salina 1 and adjacent Salina 2.
Substantial stands of Posidonia evident further off shore at Salina locations 1 and 3.
Beautiful example of a Mauve Stinger, which may be found in many open locations in the Mediterranean. Avoid contact though, as tentacles provide a toxic sting.

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