TAURUS
Protected Area
Morroch Bay
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - TAURUS offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Taurus, a fishing vessel that went down in 1980, lies broken up, providing a scattered but interesting dive. At just 9.4 meters long, she’s not a huge wreck, but the remnants of her hull and superstructure are spread across the seabed, creating plenty of nooks and crannies. You’ll find a surprising amount of life here, with crabs scuttling through the wreckage and small fish darting between the metal plates. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, particularly if you enjoy poking around smaller, more intimate wrecks and seeing how nature reclaims things.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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