Big Duck Island Suggest edit

Canada Suggest · Nova Scotia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

10.0–15.0 °CWater (summer)

0.0–5.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Big Duck Island is a remote dive site located off the coast of Nova Scotia, known for its diverse marine life and unique underwater topography. The area features rocky reefs and kelp forests, providing habitats for various species.

Diving at Big Duck Island offers opportunities to explore underwater structures and marine ecosystems. Divers may encounter schools of fish, crustaceans, and possibly larger marine animals. The dive can include both shallow and deeper sections, with varied terrain.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 0.0–5.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand kelp Suggest edit

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