Abyss Scuba - New England
The team at Abyss Scuba are the real deal, no doubt about it. We’ve seen them in action, coaxing new divers through their first breaths underwater with a calm patience you don't always find. They specialise in building confident, capable divers, from those just dipping a fin in with Discover Scuba to serious tech enthusiasts pushing deeper. If you’re in New England and serious about your diving education, or just looking for a solid crew to get your gear sorted, Abyss should be high on your list. What we really appreciate about Abyss is their commitment to local diving. They understand the nuances of New England’s often challenging, incredibly rewarding waters. Think about it: the low visibility, the chill that bites even through a drysuit, the surprise encounters with lobsters and wolf eels tucked into crevices. They don’t just teach you how to dive, they teach you how to *dive here*. We’ve joined them on trips to some of the 120 local sites, and their knowledge of wrecks and reefs, currents and entry points, is encyclopaedic. They’ll tell you exactly when the tide will give you the best shot at navigating that kelp forest or finding that elusive nudibranch. Their tech diving programme is particularly strong, something we’ve always admired. They don't just hand out certifications; they foster proper skill and safety, which is exactly what you want when you’re pushing limits. It’s a proper dive shop, run by divers, for divers.
- Location
- New England, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 41.202858, -73.726685
- Website
- http://www.abyss-scuba.net
- Courses
- Discover Scuba, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Dive Master, Instructor, Technical Diving, Specialty Classes, CPR/First Aid
- Equipment Rental
- yes
Dive Sites Near Abyss Scuba
Abyss Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in New England.
- Ahern State Park - 10m
- Andrea Doria (wreck)
- (Approximately 65 ft long steel fishing trawler) - 27.400000000000002m (wreck)
- Brace Cove (reef)
- Brant Rock
- Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park
- Burlington Bay Horse Ferry - 15.24 (wreck)
- Burnham Rocks
- Cape Neddick Nubble
- Cathedral Rocks
- Cedar Island Ledge
- Champlain II (wreck)
- Chester E Poling Wreck (wreck)
- City Of Portland (wreck)
- City of Rockland Wreck (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in New England
Marine Life in New England
Home to 35 recorded species including 26 reef fish, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 octopus & squid, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
- Banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanus) - Reef Fish
- Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) - Reef Fish
- brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Smelt (Osmerus mordax) - Reef Fish
- Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- salmon (Salmo salar) - Reef Fish
- American eel (Anguilla rostrata) - Reef Fish
- Cisco (Coregonus artedi) - Reef Fish