JASPER

Protected Area

Isle of May

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - JASPER offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 10m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

We've always had a soft spot for wrecks with a bit of history, and the *Jasper* definitely delivers. She's a steamship, built in 1883, and she ran aground back in 1894, a proper old girl. What we love about diving her is that she sits in just 10 metres of water, making it a really relaxed dive, even for those newer to wreck diving. The *Jasper* is pretty broken up now, but you can still make out her general shape, and the single boiler is a real focal point, almost like a monumental headstone on the seabed. The Scottish East Coast can throw up some interesting visibility, but on a good day, when that sun breaks through, the *Jasper* takes on this ethereal glow. You'll find plenty of inquisitive wrasse darting in and out of the plating, and the anemones really cling to the exposed metal, creating these colourful patches. We always recommend timing your dive for slack water; it makes exploring the scattered debris much more enjoyable, letting you really take your time and imagine her final moments. It’s a dive that speaks to the past, a quiet exploration of a working ship now home to the present-day ocean dwellers.