Swanage Pier
Shallow dive underneath Swanage Pier. Maximum depth 5m. Best dived at high tide. Visibility can get poor due to inclement weather. Stay underneath the pier due to boat traffic.
Wildlife haven, crabs, coral and possibility of bumping into sea horses. Enter from High Street if the Pier is closed or the Pier if it’s open. Entrance fee to the Pier.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Total number of species approx.: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species approx.: 55
Lobster
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Total number of species approx.: 190
Conger Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Pipefish
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 120
Cuttlefish
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Total number of species approx.: 3400