Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Northumberland, this group of rocky islands hosts one of the largest colonies of Atlantic grey seals in the British Isles. Underwater topography features sheer drop-offs, boulder slopes, and surge gullies carpeted in thick kelp forests and dead man's fingers. Aside from wildlife encounters with playful seals, the archipelago harbors numerous historic shipwrecks scattered across varying tidal channels.
Up-close interactions with inquisitive grey seal pups in shallow gullies
Dense kelp forests covered in nudibranchs and sea anemones
Historic shipwrecks scattered across rocky offshore reefs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn provides the warmest water temperatures and coincides with the seal pupping season, when juveniles are most active and curious.
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 | ||||||||||||
| European LobsterHomarus gammarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Edible CrabCancer pagurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| ButterfishPholis gunnellus | Common |
Marine forecast
