Conditions & tides
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About this site
Fratton offers a unique dive in the English Channel with rocky reefs and sandy patches. Visibility varies with tides, often reaching 5-10 meters. Expect lobsters, crabs, and schools of wrasse among the kelp-covered boulders. The site features gentle slopes and occasional wrecks, ideal for beginners. Cold water year-round, best dived at slack tide. Nearby Normandy coastline adds scenic charm.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Common DragonetCallionymus lyraReported here · unconfirmed
Harbor SealPhoca vitulinaReported here · unconfirmed
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