LUND
Sunshine
Coast, BC
Discover the Undiscovered
Scuba Diving in
Lund
British
Columbia was voted the number one scuba diving destination in the world by
readers of Scuba Diving Magazine and the Lund area plays a major role in that
acclaim. Jacques Cousteau rated it as
second best in the world for abundance of sea life, outrated only by the Red
Sea. Boasting the warmest waters north
of the Baja, the clarity, especially in the winter (up to 30m/110ft), and the
lack of predators are only two of the reasons the area is deservedly known as
one of the premier diving locales on the west coast of North America.
More
than one hundred dive sites attract scuba divers from around the world. Shallow-water shipwrecks, cliff walls, and underwater
caves provide a refuge for incredible marine life such as the wolf eels and
giant octopi that inhabit the deep offshore waters. As with most diving locales, most of the sea
life is within the top 10m/30ft.
The
Iron Mines, just south of Lund, are a super incredible cliff dive and fairly
easy when floating with the tide. Expect
to see sponges and colourful sea life. A
boat is required and harvesting is not permitted in this area. Another great boat dive is a sunken ship at
about 20m/60ft near the south end of the Copeland Islands.
Major
Rock, right outside the Lund Harbour, offers quite a variety of sea life
including inquisitive seals. The Okeover
(oh-koe-ver) Inlet has two boat
wrecks in 10m/30ft and 18m/50ft of water as well as a more challenging cave
dive. Little Island, just of the eastern
point of Savary Island, has abundant marine life and three wrecks, the Adventure, the North Star, and a fishing boat.
There
are also a few areas accessible for shore dives and snorkeling. Inquire at the Info Booth or SunLund
Campground for their locations.
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These happy divers are pleased to provide the
following photos, courtesy of Alpha Dive Services: |
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Cushion Star |
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Wolf eel at Coode Island, Okeover Inlet Click here for wolf eel video
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Doing a Ling Cod Egg Count
for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. |
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Here’s a cutie. |
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Fish eggs suspended
beneath an overhang. |
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Pucker up, cod fish. |
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