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
The Vanlene lies off the west coast of Vancouver Island, near the entrance to Barkley Sound in British Columbia, Canada. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 18 metres and is generally considered an intermediate 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.
Red Rock CrabCancer productusReported here · unconfirmed
Spiny DogfishSqualus acanthiasReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Chub MackerelScomber japonicusReported 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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