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Nuchatlitz Reef

Nuchatlitz Reef, tucked away on Vancouver Island's west coast, offers a genuine taste of Pacific Northwest diving. This isn't a site for warm water coral fanatics; instead, we're talking about a cool, nutrient-rich environment where macro life truly shines. We've often found impressive numbers of Sunflower stars here, their multiple arms slowly crawling over the rocky substrate, along with various shrimp species like the Horned and Ocean Shrimp tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for Big Skates, too, sometimes resting on the sandy patches between the reef sections. It’s a site that rewards slow, careful observation, perfect for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a temperate ecosystem.