ETYLENE (FWD PART)
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - ETYLENE (FWD PART) offers some of Medes Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
The forward section of the *Etylene* offers a surprisingly rich shallow dive, proving you don't need depth for character. At a maximum of five meters, it’s a brilliant choice for a long bottom time, or even a snorkel with a good pair of lungs. We love how the bow points seaward, its hull now a rough, encrusted canvas for sponges and hydroids. Schools of juvenile barracuda often hang around the structure, shimmering in the sun, while moray eels peek from shadowy crevices. For a wreck this shallow, it’s remarkably atmospheric, especially when a gentle current sways the gorgonians that have taken root. Come in the late afternoon; the low sun casts long shadows and brings out the vibrant colours of the encrusting life. It’s a site that rewards slow, deliberate exploration, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to relax into a dive.
Typical ETYLENE (FWD PART) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to ETYLENE (FWD PART)
Dive shops near ETYLENE (FWD PART)
Club subaquatique de Carry-le-Rouet
Centre Au-delà Plongée du Rove
Marseille Côté Mer Plongée (MCMP)
UCPA
CIP Marseille
L'atelier de la mer
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ETYLENE (FWD PART)
ETYLENE (FWD PART) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ETYLENE (FWD PART), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C
Current Speed
9.85 cm/s
Direction: SW (246°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.182 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
38.21 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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