Below The Surface - Northumberland & Northeast
Below The Surface operates out of the Northumberland and Northeast coast, a part of the UK known for its cooler water diving. They’re a solid option for divers keen on exploring the area’s wreck sites and robust temperate reefs. Expect decent visibility on good days, but be prepared for cold water. This centre is a practical choice for those looking for local expertise in the North Sea.
- Location
- Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 53.741660, -2.011667
- Phone
- +447967733764
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.belowthesurface.co.uk/
- Certification Agencies
- SSI, PADI, BSAC, RAID
- Courses
- SSI Open Water, PADI Open Water, BSAC Ocean Diver, RAID courses, SSI Snorkel Course, Side Mount Diving, Specialty courses
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 26 Albert Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AH, GBR
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Below The Surface
Below The Surface provides access to 15 dive sites in Northumberland & Northeast.
- AARLA - 35m (wreck)
- ABBOTSFORD - 7m (wreck)
- ABYDOS - 8m (wreck)
- ACACIA - 11m (wreck)
- ACTION - 0m (wreck)
- ADC 527 - 60m (wreck)
- ADC 527 - 50m (wreck)
- ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) - 37m (wreck)
- ADGILLUS - 36m (wreck)
- AFTON - 22m (wreck)
- AFTON - 0m (wreck)
- AILSA - 1m (wreck)
- ALARM - 27m (wreck)
- ALASTOR - 13m (wreck)
- ALBANIAN - 35m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Northumberland & Northeast
- Above & Below Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Academy Divers - ["PADI"]
- Aqua Adventurers Scuba Diving
- Aqualogistics
- Aquaventurers - ["PADI"]
- Barracuda Scuba Ltd
- Bespoke Diving Adventures
- Blackpool Area Diving Centre - ["PADI"]
- Blue Planet Aquarium - ["PADI"]
- Bolton Area Divers - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast
Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Marine Life
- Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) - Reef Fish
- Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
- Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
- long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
- sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish