JANET
Protected Area
Glas Eileanan
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - JANET offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Janet, a 12.2m fishing vessel, ran aground in 1977 and now rests in relatively shallow water off the Scottish West Coast. We find her largely intact, a skeletal frame that’s become home to a surprising amount of local marine life. You can poke around the superstructure, which still offers decent shelter for crabs and small schooling fish. It’s a good shallow exploration dive, perfect for extending bottom time or for those newer to wreck diving who want to get a feel for a solid structure without significant depth or penetration. Visibility can be typical for the area, so we often aim for slack tide to make the most of it.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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