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About this site
Cup & Saucer lies along the southern coast of Ireland, off County Waterford, where its name reflects the distinctive rock formation on this stretch of Atlantic coastline. It's rated an intermediate dive, and cold water is a hazard divers should plan for. Divers have reported common dolphins passing through the area, along with common sea stars, dead man's fingers, European edible sea urchins, and velvet swimming crabs on the reef itself. Boat access from local harbours nearby remains the typical way to reach 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 DolphinDelphinus delphisReported here · unconfirmed
Common Sea StarAsterias rubensReported here · unconfirmed
European Edible Sea UrchinEchinus esculentusReported here · unconfirmed
Dead Man's FingersAlcyonium digitatumReported here · unconfirmed
Velvet Swimming CrabNecora puberReported here · unconfirmed
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