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Whales Back
Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada
EntryBoat
Max depth15 m
LevelIntermediate and up
Water bodyAtlantic Ocean
Water temp3–15°C
Estimated from climate dataJul–Sep
About this site
Whales Back is a reef dive site near Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 15 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes lobsters, seals, harbor seals. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 3 to 15 °C over the year.
Conditions by month
BestGoodMixedOctoberGood
Generally good diving.
Marine life
Recorded nearby
American LobsterHomarus americanus
HerringClupea harengus
Harbor SealPhoca vitulina
Grey SealHalichoerus grypus
Atlantic SalmonSalmo salar
CunnerTautogolabrus adspersus
Northern Sea UrchinStrongylocentrotus droebachiensis
Radiated ShannyUlvaria subbifurcata
Nearby sites
Straight-line distances.
Sources: Dive Vibe Community (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org