This dive site, located in The Oosterschelde near Anna Jacobapolder, offers a unique experience for experienced divers. Once a mussel farm, the area retains traces of its past with visible ropes indicating the former cultivation practices. Strong currents create an ideal habitat for diverse marine life, including large anemones, territorial crabs, shrimp, sponges, and a variety of fish. The site is renowned for its abundance of nudibranchs in countless shapes, sizes, and colors – a major draw for underwater photographers. While the maximum depth reaches 35 meters (115 feet), diving within the first 15 metres (49 feet) provides ample opportunity to explore this fascinating environment. Photo credits belong to Daniel Versteeg and Mieke Noordanus.
Anna Jacoba Polder
Advanced Dutch drift dive renowned for abundant nudibranchs.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
drift divemacro photographystrong currentsadvanced only
Marine Life
Shrimp
Seahorse
Nudibranch
Sponge
Northern Clingfish
Anemone
California Spiny Lobster
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Wrasse
Crab
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Site features strong, demanding currents requiring experienced divers.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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