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Nanny Island Reef

Southwest Prong. Nova Scotia. It’s a good reminder that not all great diving needs coral, or even warm water. We love the rugged, raw feel of this site. Drop in and you’re immediately enveloped by the cool embrace of the North Atlantic. The visibility can be a bit of a lottery, sometimes a clear 15 metres, sometimes a moody five. But when it’s good, it’s really good. You’ll drift over kelp forests, the fronds swaying in the surge, creating a mesmerizing underwater dance. Look closely amongst the holdfasts for American lobsters, their antennae twitching. We’ve seen Northern Pipefish camouflaged against the fronds, looking like miniature dragons. Our favourite part has to be the surprising density of common sea stars, splashed across the rocks in reds, oranges, and purples. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye. Best dived on a calm day, definitely. It’s exposed, so even a light chop on the surface can make for a bouncy ride. For those who appreciate temperate water ecosystems, the sheer abundance of life thriving in these cooler waters is a real eye-opener.