Dive-site story
Situated off the Maharee Islands along the Brandon Bay coast of County Kerry, Pollack Alley centers on a series of rugged Atlantic gullies cut into bedrock. Kelp forests crown the higher ridges, while the deeper channels shelter dense schools of gadoid fish that cruise between rocky walls.
Congregations of pollack hanging in the current along the main channel
Rocky gullies lined with sponges, anemones, and kelp holdfasts
Sheltered crevices harboring lobsters and edible crabs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings calmer Atlantic seas and higher water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PollackPollachius pollachius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan WrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cuckoo WrasseLabrus mixtus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European LobsterHomarus gammarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted CatsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Common |
Marine forecast
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