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Malin Head

Wreck/Rocky reef
Depth: 15–40 mLevel: AdvancedMay-September
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The northernmost point of Ireland, with numerous wrecks from both World Wars and strong Atlantic currents.

Depth

15–40 m

Recommended level

Advanced

Average visibility

15 m

Location

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Malin Head: 109 documented species

Ecosystem

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Same country: Ireland

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Water temperature

12 °C

Current

Strong

Access

Boat

Best season

May-September

Recommended certification

Wreck Diver

Approx. price

75 USD / dive

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Best season
May-September
Approx. price
75 USD / dive
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Same type of dive: Reef, Wreck

Ireland · Donegal
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Greater PipefishLeast Concern

Greater Pipefish

Syngnathus acus

European EelCritically Endangered

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

Atlantic Bluefin TunaEndangered

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

CodVulnerable

Cod

Gadus morhua

Common CockleNot Evaluated

Common Cockle

Cerastoderma edule

Common LobsterLeast Concern

Common Lobster

Homarus gammarus

MackerelLeast Concern

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

European SquidNot Evaluated

European Squid

Loligo vulgaris

Long-finned Pilot WhaleLeast Concern

Long-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala melas

Risso's DolphinLeast Concern

Risso's Dolphin

Grampus griseus

Green CrabLeast Concern

Green Crab

Carcinus maenas

Portuguese Man-of-warNot Evaluated

Portuguese Man-of-war

Physalia physalis

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