Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Renate's Reef sits off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, near the entrance to Barkley Sound on Canada's Pacific coast. The site is a pinnacle reaching a maximum depth of around 17 metres and is considered a beginner-friendly dive. Divers have also reported octopus around the reef.
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.
OctopusOctopusReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Chub MackerelScomber japonicusReported here · unconfirmed
Spiny DogfishSqualus acanthiasReported here · unconfirmed
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