Porthkerris
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Porthkerris is a popular location with an on site dive centre offering boat charters, air fills, shop and the Porthkerris Beach Cafe. Porthkerris is also a great location for snorkelers and freedivers. Dolphin, seals and at the right time of year whales and basking sharks have all bee seen in the bay.
Cuttlefish, octopus, strawberry and snakelock anemones and wrasse can all be found amongst the Kelp. Pollock and other predators can also be seen hunting shoals of sand eels.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Wrasse
152
Total Sightings
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M
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#2
Crab
117
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#3
Octopus
73
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
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N
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#4
Pollock
53
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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A
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O
N
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#5
Lobster
34
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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A
S
O
N
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#6
Cuttlefish
29
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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A
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O
N
D
#7
Sand Eel
23
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Moon Jellyfish
22
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Spiny Lobster
17
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Blue Jellyfish
14
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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A
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O
N
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