Clarke Rock

British Columbia, Canada

Depth

40m

Visibility

7m - 21m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Clarke Rock

Clarke Rock is a shore or boat dive in the Horswell Channel and just off of the heart of downtown Nanaimo itself. The rocks in the area provide varied and interesting topography for a range of divers from the bear novice and this dive is suitable for night dives - weather and currents permitting. Clarke Rock itself is a rock/knoll and decent around this outcrop provides a variety of interesting gullies and caves to keep all visitors transfixed and amazed by the variety of colors on offer. Nudibranches and local schooling fish entertain.

Clarke Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

7m – 21m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O₂

Marine Life

Nudibranchs
Eels
Octopus
Juvenile Marine Life

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