This dive site, located in the Grevelingen, features the Scharendijke huisrif, an artificial reef designed to foster a thriving marine ecosystem. The reef sits on a sandy sloping bottom within brackish water. Divers can explore colorful anemones and observe flatfish like flounder amongst the sand. It’s also known as a good location for finding lobsters, crabs, and other typical inhabitants of this type of environment. This area offers an interesting dive experience for those seeking to discover the diversity of marine life in a sheltered setting.
Scharendijke Huisrif
Sheltered artificial reef known for diverse macro life.
Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
artificial reefmacro photographybeginner friendlyshore divecold waternight dive
Marine Life
Common Moon Crab
Plumose Anemone
Dahlia Anemone
Eelpout
Sea Snail
Wide-Eyed Flounder
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
European Lobster
Northern Clingfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Sheltered location, sloping bottom, and minimal currents make it ideal for all skill levels.
Hazards:
cold waterboat trafficvariable visibility
Current Strength:
Mild
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