Zoetersbout

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© Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem
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© Scuba World Arnhem, 6811 CG Arnhem
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© Tom S. (#2204349)
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© Tom S. (#2204349)
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© Yoeri D. (#3526102)
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© Yoeri D. (#3526102)

Zoetersbout

★★★★☆ (1,305)

Zoetersbout is an accessible dive site in the Oosterschelde, there is virtually no current here, but it can be felt at the head of the dike. You dive along an overgrown dike wall with eels, lobsters and galatheak lobsters as permanent residents. Dive between the weeds and discover the underwater life here.

Depending on the time of day in the diving season you will spot harder fish, frostwabbing, seahorses, nudibranchs, gallatheak lobsters but also cuttlefish, eel, sea bass and snotolf.

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Waves, Tides & Currents

Waves, Tides & Currents

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites and you will often see the most spectacular marine life. Dive from shore and you'll discover simplicity just by walking down the beach and explore your favorite dive sites with ease. But waves, tides and currents can affect a dive and your safety if you don't know how to deal with them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty will improve your diving skills and understanding so you can safely and confidently enjoy diving in changing environments. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You'll also practice diving from the shore, in currents or in rivers to earn this specialty certification. Get started today!

September 12, 2026
$343.15
€297.00

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.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
226 Sightings
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1
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5
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13
M
37
J
34
J
36
A
51
S
29
O
18
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0
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

Shutterstock-RLS Photo
Lobster

Lobster
169 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
4
A
8
M
23
J
23
J
27
A
46
S
21
O
14
N
0
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
145 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
3
A
14
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32
J
21
J
24
A
25
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20
O
6
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0
D
0
AdobeStock-_italo
Moon Jellyfish

Moon Jellyfish
70 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
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0
M
12
J
14
J
10
A
18
S
10
O
5
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
58 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
A
5
M
0
J
0
J
10
A
17
S
14
O
9
N
3
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
54 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
5
M
16
J
0
J
0
A
12
S
11
O
7
N
3
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
49 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
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0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
19
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22
O
5
N
3
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

AdobeStock-Composer.
Flounder

Flounder
18 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
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13
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
5
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0
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0
Alamy-WaterFrame
Spiny Seahorse

Spiny Seahorse
13 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
8
N
5
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Scuba World Arnhem

Scuba World Arnhem

Markt 17, 6811 CG Arnhem, Netherlands
Endless Diving, www.endlessdiving.nl

Endless Diving, www.endlessdiving.nl

Buurtscheuterlaan 52b, 6711HW Ede, Netherlands
Duikcentrum Onderwaterwereld, www.onderwaterwereld.com

Duikcentrum Onderwaterwereld, www.onderwaterwereld.com

Koningstraat 40, 2011 TD Haarlem, Netherlands
One2Dive, Www.one2diveshop.nl

One2Dive, Www.one2diveshop.nl

Spaandonk 61, 4907 ZK Oosterhout, Netherlands

Duikschool de Grevelingen

Elkerzeeseweg 34, 4322 NB Scharendijke, Netherlands

Duikschool de Grevelingen

Elkerzeeseweg 34, 4322 NB Scharendijke, Netherlands

Duikmee.be

Molenstraat 65, 2840 Rumst, Belgium

De Witte Boulevard

Hogezoom 149, 4325 BH Renesse, Netherlands

Dive Pro Group

Fabriekstraat 38 (Bus 9), 2547 Lint, Belgium

eXplore&more

Adelardstraat 33, 3580 Beringen, Belgium

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Strijenham (★3.8)

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Wemeldinge Oost-Linda (★3.4)

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Kleine Stelle (★3.5)

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Galjoen Zonder Poen (★3.3)

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De stelhoeve (★3.7)

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Vuilnisbelt - Tuttelhoek (★3.7)

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Stormezande (★3.2)

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Haventje Geersdijk (★3.8)

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Haven Kats Noord (★0.0)

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Wissenkerke Oostnol (★0.0)

Wissenkerke Oostnol (★0.0)

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