Portland
Historic wrecks and diverse marine life in the UK.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in Portland, a historic area known for its wrecks and the variety of marine life found within. Big Squid offers weekend scuba diving trips to this location, typically exploring areas such as Portland Harbour and Balaclava Bay. Divers can expect 4-5 dives over two days, combining wreck and reef sites. Past explorations have revealed an abundance of fish including Red Mullet, Turbot, Dogfish, Greater Pipe Fish, Lesser Sand Eel, Garfish, Tom Pot Blenny, Pollack, Mackerel, Cork Wing Wrasse, Cuttlefish, Trigger Fish, Giant Jellyfish, and Spider Crabs. The area supports a diverse underwater ecosystem.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wreckcold waterboat divemacro photography
Marine Life
Red MulletTurbotDogfishGreater Pipe FishLesser Sand EelGarfishTom Pot BlennyPollackMackerelCork Wing WrasseCuttlefishTrigger FishGiant JellyfishSpider Crabs
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Offers a mix of sheltered shallow dives and deeper wreck sites suitable for different certifications.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficcold waterentanglement
Current Strength:
Variable
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