Scuba Scene Taunton - Cornwall & Devon
The team at Scuba Scene Taunton feel like old friends the moment you walk through the door. If you’re serious about your PADI progression, especially through the professional ranks, this is exactly where you want to be. Ian Angell, their PADI Course Director, has seen it all and done it all over his twenty-odd years in the industry. We've always found his advice spot on, whether it's navigating local conditions or simply picking the right fin for a drysuit dive. We particularly love Scuba Scene for their instructor development. They run regular IDC programs, and what we appreciate is the real-world perspective they bring. It’s not just about passing the exams, it’s about making you a confident, competent instructor ready for a career in diving. They know the dive sites around Cornwall and Devon like the back of their hand, meaning you’ll get practical experience in varying conditions – everything from the calm, shallow bays to the more exposed wrecks that sometimes call for a bit of current management. For any diver looking to truly hone their skills, whether going pro or just wanting to dive more confidently in UK waters, Scuba Scene offers that solid, personal touch.
- Location
- Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 51.013040, -3.103193
- Phone
- +44 1823 336664
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://scubascenetaunton.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:32342]
- Address
- 38 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3ES, United Kingdom
Dive Sites Near Scuba Scene Taunton
Scuba Scene Taunton provides access to 15 dive sites in Cornwall & Devon.
- 12 - 49m (wreck)
- 20 - 5m (wreck)
- A2 - 1m (wreck)
- AALESUND (POSSIBLY) - 37m (wreck)
- ABRAHAM COVE - 56m (wreck)
- ACADIAN - 34m (wreck)
- ACADIAN - 38m (wreck)
- ACHIEVEMENT - 6m (wreck)
- ACTIVE - 27m (wreck)
- ADA - 40m (wreck)
- ADA MARY - 2m (wreck)
- ADDAX - 52m (wreck)
- ADOLF VINNEN - 1m (wreck)
- ADON - 0m (wreck)
- ADUR II - 11m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Cornwall & Devon
- Abyss Scuba School - ["PADI"]
- Andark Diving - ["PADI"]
- Aquanaut Scuba & Snorkelling Centre Ltd - ["PADI"]
- Berkshire Divecrew Training 2012 Ltd. - ["PADI"]
- Bouley Bay Dive Centre
- Celtic Deep
- Dive 90 - SSI, PADI, TDI
- Dive Ability Ltd - ["PADI"]
- Dive academy
- Dive Beyond Limited
Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon
The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
- February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
- March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
- April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
- May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
- June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
- July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
- August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
- September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
- October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
- November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
- December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)
Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon
Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Common dragonet (Callionymus lyra) - Reef Fish
- dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
- poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) - Reef Fish
- Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) - Whales & Dolphins
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- Soldier (Chelidonichthys cuculus) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) - Octopus & Squid
- Bastard Sole (Microchirus variegatus) - Reef Fish
- harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
Recommended Packing List for Cornwall & Devon
Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.
- Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
- Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories