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Carpe Diem

Mar del Plata might not be on everyone’s radar for diving, but the Carpe Diem wreck offers a surprisingly engaging shallow dive. At just six metres deep, it’s a brilliant introduction to wreck diving, especially for those who appreciate a bit of history with their bubbles. We love that it’s so accessible, almost like a time capsule you can just pop into for a quick look around. The wreck itself is a tugboat, purposefully sunk. You can make out the outlines of the wheelhouse and the engine room fairly easily, even though time and the ocean have started to blur the edges. What really makes Carpe Diem stand out is the way the local marine life has completely taken over. Small crabs scuttle across the rusted hull, and we’ve seen schools of juvenile fish darting in and out of the openings. On a calm day, with decent visibility, it feels like exploring a living museum. Our advice? Go in the late morning, the light penetration is usually best then, illuminating the nooks where the fish hide. It’s not a deep, dramatic exploration, but it’s an honest, charming dive that offers a real sense of connection to both the past and the present ocean.