Scuba Shack Divers LLC - New England
The team at Scuba Shack Divers LLC are exactly who you want in your corner if you're serious about diving in New England. They’ve been at it since ‘77, which means deep local knowledge and a real community vibe. We love that they’re a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, making them a fantastic choice for anyone looking to go pro, or just those who want top-tier instruction from people who genuinely know their stuff. If you’re a New England diver, or just curious about what's lurking beneath those chillier Atlantic waters, these are your people. Forget the usual tropical dive shop gloss. Scuba Shack is about getting properly trained and geared up for what New England diving actually entails. We're talking rugged shore entries, occasional strong currents, and visibility that can drop from a respectable 10 metres to a silty arm's length in a heartbeat. But the rewards are there: the thrill of spotting a lurking wolf eel in a rocky crevice, the sheer number of lobsters, or the strange beauty of a kelp forest swaying in the surge. They’ll get you comfortable with drysuits and cold water techniques, which opens up a whole new world of diving. Our favourite tip? Join their social dives. It's the best way to find buddies and discover those lesser-known local spots that only the seasoned New Englanders frequent.
- Location
- New England, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 41.656850, -72.723526
- Phone
- +1 860-212-7486
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.scubashackct.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:38]
- Address
- 3318 Berlin Turnpike, Unit C, Newington, Connecticut 06111, United States
Dive Sites Near Scuba Shack Divers LLC
Scuba Shack Divers LLC 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