Durham University Sub Aqua Society - Northumberland & Northeast
For those studying at Durham, or even just in the area looking for an active, social dive group, Durham University Sub Aqua Society is an excellent pick. We’ve always found university clubs to be a fantastic gateway into diving; they often have a strong community feel, offering plenty of local dives and social events, and this one is no different. They run PADI courses, which means getting certified with them is straightforward and globally recognised. If you’re keen to dive the cooler waters of the North Sea, or simply want to find your feet in a welcoming environment, this club is a brilliant place to start.
- Location
- Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 54.764870, -1.578520
- Phone
- +44 7878 917407
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.durhamsu.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Dive Center [padi:30197]
- Address
- Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN, United Kingdom
Dive Sites Near Durham University Sub Aqua Society
Durham University Sub Aqua Society 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
- Below The Surface - SSI, PADI, BSAC, RAID
- Bespoke Diving Adventures
- Blackpool Area Diving Centre - ["PADI"]
- Blue Planet Aquarium - ["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