Shallow Blinders
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About this site
Shallow Blinders lies along the Western Cape coast of South Africa, in the waters off the southern Cape near Mossel Bay. This stretch of coastline is shaped by cool Atlantic and Indian Ocean influences and is known generally for its rocky reefs and kelp-lined shores. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 40 metres, though it is rated a beginner dive overall.
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.
Cape Hope SquidLoligo reynaudiiReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Chub MackerelScomber japonicusReported here · unconfirmed
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