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Tug 2, Wreck

Tug 2 is a solid little wreck, sitting upright at 19 metres. We love it because it’s so approachable, great for a longer bottom time without pushing your deco limits. The tugboat, sunk in the 1980s, has become a proper haven for critters. Inside the wheelhouse, if you poke your head in carefully, you’ll often spot a blacktip soldierfish or two hovering in the dim light. Look closely at the hull, especially the barnacle-encrusted plates, and you’ll find roughridge pipefish camouflaged perfectly, plus tiny blennies eyeing you from crevices. It's an ideal spot for anyone with a macro lens; we’ve spent entire dives just inching along, finding undulated morays tucked away and the vibrant scarlet wrasse flitting over the rusted metal. The surrounding seagrass beds often hold something interesting too, like a flathead sleeper lurking in the sand. Visibility often hits 20 metres here, making the whole wreck visible as you descend, a satisfying sight. We’d suggest going early to catch the light filtering through the mast.