MARY
Protected Area
Jbel Moussa
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - MARY offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
The MARY, a substantial motor vessel that went down on Christmas Day back in 1967, rests upright in 50 metres of water off Al Hoceima. This wreck is a proper deep dive, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with depths and potentially cooler Mediterranean temperatures. At 112 metres long, she's a big girl, and offers a lot to explore, from the bridge structure to her vast cargo holds. Over the decades, she’s become a home for schools of barracuda and various groupers, often found lurking in the deeper parts of the wreck. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs on the superstructure, too; they add a splash of colour to the aged steel.
Typical MARY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to MARY
Dive shops near MARY
Burbujas
Chems Diving
Dive Charters Gibraltar
LEON MARINO Diving Center
BUCEO ALGECIRAS
FAISHASUB
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MARY
MARY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MARY, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.14, -5.33) (13km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
68°F · Range: 17.3–22°C
Air Temperature
21°C
70°F
Wind Speed
5.48 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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