Dive-site story
Resting on the seabed of Golfo Nuevo off Puerto Madryn, the Hu Shun Yu #809 is an intact Chinese squid-jigging vessel that was purposefully sunk to expand the local underwater park. The steel hull sits upright, providing shelter for cold-water marine organisms across its decks, holds, and wheelhouse. Divers can explore outer structures covered in encrusting invertebrates or inspect the openings of the vessel with proper illumination.
Well-preserved squid-fishing vessel sitting upright on a sandy bottom
Dense colonization of the superstructure by colonial ascidians and large cold-water anemones
Frequent visits from inquisitive South American sea lions swimming down from nearby haul-outs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Austral summer and autumn bring warmer water conditions and calmer weather across the gulf.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine SandperchPseudopercis semifasciata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Patagonian GrouperAcanthistius patachonicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| South American Sea LionOtaria flavescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea AnemoneAntholoba achates | Common |
Marine forecast
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