Pedra de Galé

A dramatic volcanic pinnacle rising from 40 m to just below the surface on the southwest coast of Príncipe. The seamount is encrusted with black coral, large sea fans, and sponges, and attracts impressive aggregations of jacks, barracuda, and snapper. Whale sharks are sighted here during the boreal summer months, and oceanic triggerfish circle the peak in large schools. The site demands solid buoyancy control due to upwellings and moderate current.