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Blue Dome

Blue Dome

Gozo, Malta

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

Blue Dome

Gozo, Malta

Blue Dome
Depth
Depth Icon

30m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

- - -

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced


About Blue Dome

The Blue Dome is a unique dive site located near Gozo, offering a blend of cave and reef diving experiences. With a maximum depth of 30 meters, this site is recommended for advanced divers due to its challenging underwater terrain. The Blue Dome is characterized by its stunning underwater topography, featuring a mix of caves and reefs that provide a diverse habitat for marine life.

The visibility at the Blue Dome can vary, but the site is known for its clear waters that allow divers to explore its depths. The current conditions can also fluctuate, adding an extra layer of challenge for experienced divers. While the specific marine life at the site can vary, the combination of cave and reef environments typically attracts a wide range of species. The Blue Dome offers a unique diving experience that combines the thrill of cave diving with the biodiversity of a reef environment.

Blue Dome Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 35%

O2

16% at 28m / 36%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

  • Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

  • High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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