Ballyhenry Point
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About this site
Ballyhenry Point sits on the shore of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland, a large sea lough known for its narrows and strong tidal flows connecting to the Irish Sea. The site lies along the lough's sheltered inner waters, within reach of small boat launches from the surrounding County Down villages. It reaches a maximum depth of around 66 metres and is rated a technical dive. Divers have also reported wrasse around the site.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Common Sea StarAsterias rubensReported here · unconfirmed
Edible CrabCancer pagurusReported here · unconfirmed
European Green CrabCarcinus maenasReported here · unconfirmed
European Edible Sea UrchinEchinus esculentusReported here · unconfirmed
Velvet Swimming CrabNecora puberReported here · unconfirmed
Common Brittle StarOphiothrix fragilisReported here · unconfirmed
Dead Man's FingersAlcyonium digitatumReported here · unconfirmed
WrasseWrasseReported here · unconfirmed
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