Dive-site story
Situated off the rugged coast of Dalian in the Yellow Sea, Lao Pian Dao features submerged granite outcrops and scattered boulders covered in cold-water macroalgae. Divers explore rocky crevices and kelp patches where temperate benthic species seek shelter from coastal currents.
Submerged granite bedrock formations and scattered boulder fields
Dense beds of brown algae and sea kelp harboring temperate marine life
Frequent encounters with native commercial aquaculture species in their natural rocky habitat
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and early autumn bring the warmest water and most favorable surface conditions to the Bohai Strait and northern Yellow Sea.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese sea cucumberApostichopus japonicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific sea urchinStrongylocentrotus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Korean rockfishSebastes schlegelii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Asian paddle crabCharybdis japonica | Common | ||||||||||||
| Fat greenlingHexagrammos otakii | Common |
Marine forecast
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