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The *Olive Leaf* is one of Scapa Flow's softer wrecks, and we love it for exactly that reason. She lies broken, her hull collapsed in sections, which lets the light filter down through the gaps even on a grey day. Dropping onto her deck, you’re immediately struck by the sheer volume of light-bulb sea squirts that coat every surface, glowing in the torch beam. You’ll find conger eels tucked into the dark recesses of the hold, and lumpsuckers clinging to the plating, often camouflaged so well you almost miss them. This isn’t a wreck for penetration, but for gentle exploration and photography. We'd suggest taking your time tracing the perimeter, letting your eyes adjust to the soft corals and anemones that thrive here. The visibility can be variable, but even with a bit of particulate, the *Olive Leaf* offers a wonderfully atmospheric dive, especially if you catch it when the sun is trying to break through the surface chop.