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Collins Shoal
Saltair, British Columbia, Canada
EntryBoat
Max depth18 m
LevelIntermediate and up
Water bodySalish Sea
Water temp8–14°C
Estimated from climate dataMay–Sep
About this site
Collins Shoal is a pinnacle and reef dive site near Saltair, British Columbia, Canada, in the Salish Sea. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 18 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes seals, nudibranchs, harbor seals, dolphins, octopus. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 8 to 14 °C over the year.
Conditions by month
BestGoodMixedOctoberGood
Generally good diving.
Marine life
Recorded nearby
Spiny DogfishSqualus suckleyi
Ochre StarPisaster ochraceus
Chum SalmonOncorhynchus keta
Harbor SealPhoca vitulina
Killer WhaleOrcinus orca
Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch
Egg Yolk JellyPhacellophora camtschatica
Orange Sea CucumberCucumaria miniata
Nearby sites
- 1Cluster Rocks2.1 km
- 2Danger Reefs8.5 km
- 3Escape Reef8.8 km
- 4Centre Reef9.0 km
- 5North Reef13 km
- 6Virago Rock13 km
Straight-line distances.
Sources: Dive Vibe Community (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org