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About this site
Big Harcar is part of the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast of England, a rocky outcrop group known locally for its currents and history of shipwrecks. This site reaches a maximum depth of around 10 metres and is considered a beginner dive.
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.
Grey SealHalichoerus grypusReported here · unconfirmed
European Edible Sea UrchinEchinus esculentusReported here · unconfirmed
Dead Man's FingersAlcyonium digitatumReported here · unconfirmed
Common Sea StarAsterias rubensReported here · unconfirmed
Velvet Swimming CrabNecora puberReported here · unconfirmed
Edible CrabCancer pagurusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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