Johnson's Sporting Goods-Portland - New England
Johnson’s Sporting Goods in Portland isn’t just about the dive gear. We’ve found they’re a solid starting point for getting certified in New England, offering PADI 5 Star IDC courses right there. If you’re based in the area, or just passing through and keen to pick up a new skill before heading to one of the 120 local dive sites, this spot is a practical choice. It’s got that classic New England feel, no-nonsense and focused on getting you ready for some chilly water diving.
- Location
- New England, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 43.656914, -70.288180
- Phone
- +1 207-773-5909
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.johnsonssportinggoods.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:24843]
- Address
- 1183 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102, United States
Dive Sites Near Johnson's Sporting Goods-Portland
Johnson's Sporting Goods-Portland 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)
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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