The Secret of Liguria

Bergeggi Island Marine Protected Area, Italy

Explore the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea via this live camera located in the Bergeggi Island nature reserve, in the Liguria region (Italy). As a Marine Protected Area (MPA), this coastal sanctuary is subject to strict restrictions on navigation and fishing, allowing its fragile ecosystem to thrive free from human interference. As marine life activity varies throughout the day, remember that you can use the YouTube player bar to rewind the stream up to 12 hours and catch the best sightings.

What you can see on this camera:

  • Mediterranean wildlife: Schools of native, highly active coastal fish, such as white seabream, gilthead seabream and red seabream.

  • Rocky seabeds and seagrass beds: An intact underwater ecosystem that serves as a vital refuge for the flora and fauna of the northern Italian coast.

  • Divers and sea lovers: As this is an area of immense ecological value, it is common to see divers and snorkellers exploring the surroundings in a respectful manner.