Central Mass Scuba - New England
Central Mass Scuba is a solid pick for divers looking to explore New England’s often-overlooked cold-water sites. They run a busy schedule of courses and local trips, making them a good hub if you’re planning to get certified or just want to log some dives closer to home. We’ve always found their staff helpful, especially when it comes to local knowledge on places like Fort Wetherill or the quarries. If you’re serious about diving the region, they’re a reliable choice.
- Location
- New England, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 42.268993, -71.780050
- Website
- http://www.centralmassscuba.com/
- Address
- 304, Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, 01604, US
Dive Sites Near Central Mass Scuba
Central Mass 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