La Fossa del Monaco

La Fossa del Monaco is an expert-level dive on Calabria's Ionian coast, featuring a deep underwater canyon that plunges well beyond recreational limits. The canyon walls are adorned with black coral, rare deep-water gorgonians, and massive sponges found only at these depths. The site's remoteness and depth support pristine deep-water ecosystems rarely disturbed by divers. Technical diving equipment and extensive planning are essential. For those with the skills and certification, La Fossa del Monaco reveals a hidden Mediterranean deep-water world of extraordinary beauty and scientific interest.