The Mediterranean Sea is a relatively small sea. The Aegean is actually not a true ocean, but rather a sunken piece of continent, which is why it is mostly rather shallow. The articles on this website mainly deal with the organisms that can be found along the coast and in shallow water.
Right at the coast one can get already a fascinating insight into the marine world. Almost all of the photos presented in the following articles were taken from land (in completely calm weather). It is amazing how many marine organisms you can see and take pictures of in this way. In order to dive even deeper into the world of the sea (in the truest sense of the word), all you need is a diving mask and a snorkel and, if possible, a few days when it is not too windy (and preferably an underwater camera!).
In the articles linked below about marine plants and animals, I introduce the organisms I have encountered so far in Azalas or elsewhere on the coast of Naxos. In many cases, the identifications are uncertain, but I hope that the photos and descriptions will still give you an impression of the fascinating inhabitants of the underwater world.
