Dive-site story
Lying off the Northumberland coast, the Farne Islands host one of the most celebrated colonies of Atlantic grey seals in the British Isles. Divers navigate rocky reefs draped in dense kelp and steep underwater gullies carved by North Sea currents. While the curious seal pups often approach divers to investigate fins and drysuits, the archipelago also hides numerous historical shipwrecks and dramatic drop-offs coated with cold-water invertebrates.
In-water interactions with inquisitive juvenile Atlantic grey seals
Dense kelp forests sheltering edible crabs, lobsters, and pipefish
Drop-offs and boulder fields smothered in dead man's fingers and colourful sea anemones
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the highest water temperatures, stable weather, and the birth of inquisitive young seals.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Grey SealHalichoerus grypus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dead Man's FingersAlcyonium digitatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Edible CrabCancer pagurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan WrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tompot BlennyParablennius gattorugine | Common |
Marine forecast
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