Aqua Diving Academy - New England
Aqua Diving Academy, a PADI 5 Star center up in New England, is a solid choice if you're looking to get certified or advance your skills in a locale often overlooked by divers. They’re dialed in for the cooler water, offering a full range of PADI courses that suit anyone from a first-timer to someone working on their Divemaster. We find them particularly well-suited for local divers or those coming from nearby states who want to train consistently without the hassle of a big trip. Expect a professional setup and knowledgeable instructors ready to get you comfortable in that refreshing New England water.
- Location
- New England, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 43.650925, -70.256680
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/united-states-of-america-usa/aqua-diving-academy/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:1889]
- Address
- Portland, United States of America (USA)
Dive Sites Near Aqua Diving Academy
Aqua Diving Academy 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