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Clarke Rock

British Columbia, Canada
Depth
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131ft
Visibility
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23ft - 69ft
Entry
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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: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Rock
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:40m
Visibility Range:7m - 21m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 28% O2

Marine Life

  • Eels
  • Juvenile Marine Life
  • Octopus
  • Nudibranchs

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