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Pipe Fish On Budleigh Reef

 
 Local Reef Dives
 
Long Ledge.
Off Straight Point, a reef that runs out from the point for about 1.5 miles. Lots of ledges and small canyons to explore. Crabs, anemones, squat lobsters, dogfish and flat fish frequently seen. Average depth 12 metres.

Mermaids Arch.
A pretty swim through with lots of anemones, sponges and corals. Average depth 9 metres.

Budleigh Reefs.
A group of reefs that run parallel to the shore, the first of which can be reached from the beach. Good for all crustaceans especially masked crabs and spider crabs. We often see Dolphins in this area in the summer months. A pleasant drift dive is possible with boat cover. Depth on first reef 8 metres, further out up to 16 metres.

Two Stones.
Two rock plateaus in the Otter Cove area. The boat will drop you on top of the plateaus in 6 metres; depth to the seabed is 12 metres. This is an easygoing dive with lots of wildlife to be seen. Dogfish, wrasse and flat fish are common, Trigger fish have been seen and Dolphins also frequent this area in the summer months.

Otter Cove.
A very shallow dive at only 8 metres, but well worth a visit! Kelp beds interspersed with sandy clearings. Good for cuttlefish, pipefish and wrasse as well as smaller life such as sea squirts and anemones. This sheltered spot provides a safe and easy night dive site.

Billingsgate.
A drift across this area at about 18 metres should produce good shellfish, particularly scallops. Lots of coral and smaller marine life on the rocky outcrops.

The Algiers.
A large area of broken ground with some interesting ledges. Can be quite muddy at times, good for scallops, dogfish, plaice and sole. Approximate depth 20-24 metres.