EVOLUTION

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Les Ecrehous

Why dive here

With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - EVOLUTION offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 8m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Evolution, a fishing vessel sitting upright in just 8 metres of water, is a proper delight for a shallow dive in Cornwall. We particularly love how accessible she is, perfect for an hour’s potter when the tide's right. You can fin right over the wheelhouse, seeing the gauges still in place, before dropping into the holds. They're open and easy to navigate, with light always visible from above, which means a torch isn't strictly necessary but definitely enhances the experience. Look for the glint of spider crabs tucked into every nook and cranny, and if you’re lucky, a curious dogfish might be snoozing on the sand nearby. The wreck itself, though not massive, offers enough structure for a really engaging dive, suitable for newer divers building confidence or anyone keen for a relaxed exploration. We’d suggest going at slack water on a calm day for the best visibility, which can be surprisingly good here, sometimes stretching to 10 metres.