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Divecology

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Company description Divecology aims to provide a new experience - whether you are a seasoned diver or a beginner. Relaxed diving in the unspoiled and unexplored southwest of the Republic of Ireland, learning how to dive through the PADI system, diving on uncrowded sites and learning about the marine flora and fauna of this unique region are some of the opportunities we can provide. Linking diving with education and conservation makes Divecology the dive experience with a difference.
We wish to provide the opportunity for non divers to enjoy the unique environment of west Cork as well. Through our sister organisation Atlantic English a wide range of other activities can be arranged locally. If you don`t dive but you have an interest in the marine environment all ecology courses can be attended too!
Divecology will help you to increase your knowledge of marine ecology while enjoying the diving and the surrounding area.. The owner/director Peter McDonnell is a marine biologist, has worked for several years as a scientific research assistant for Bord Iascaigh Mhara,was a Scientific advisor to Greenpeace Ireland, field assistant toAPEC Nepal and is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and qualified scientific diver.
If you:
*have a passion for the environment
*want a personal experience with small numbers of divers
*want to increase your knowledge of what you see
*wish to learn to dive
we can help.
Divecology hopes to provide a resource through its news and links to divers and non divers alike with an interest in the environment and conservation. In the future it is hoped that Divecology will develop some ongoing marine biology projects which visiting divers can be involved in. A percentage of Divecology profits will be given to non governmental organisations concerned with environmental protection and conservation.
Location description: Divecology is based in the ocean side village of Schull. That is why the area remains largely unspoilt, as does the surrounding ocean. As well as diving, there is also a wide range of other activities in the area to keep you and non-diving companions entertained both on the sea and the land. Our climate is influenced by the both the Atlantic and the Gulf Steam and though temperate it is changeable. So don’t be surprised if you should experience three seasons in one day! The coastal water temperature drops to 8C around early spring and rises to 16-18C by late summer, early autumn. The average visibility is 6m in coastal areas but can be up to 30m on some of the offshore sites.
The Mizen peninsula offers diving for all levels and interests. Dive sites are un-crowded. There are fantastic reefs and walls for those who wish to see marine life in high-energy sites – one of the most famous being the Fastnet Rock (of Cowes week fame) with its lighthouse. Here huge sponges, walls of jewel anemones and shoals of fish are seen on every dive. The region is littered with wrecks from the 19th and early 20th centuries as well as some more modern additions such as the Kowloon Bridge, which sank in 1986. There are wrecks suitable for all levels of divers from Open Water and beyond.
Diving is from our new purpose built, 7m RIB `Beagle`, which is licensed by the Department of Marine for 10 divers. There are also some memorable shore dives in the area particularly on the north side of the mizen where 30m can be found within a stones throw of the shore. If you fancy doing some shore dives just call in and ask - we`ll tell you all you need to know.
If you are interested in wildlife you would be lucky to find a better place to explore. Whales and dolphins are quite common. Grey seals are ever present. Basking sharks may be seen during the plankton bloom of late spring and sunfish and turtles visit our waters too. Part of the excitement is never knowing what may turn up! One beach we use regularly for training has played host to several triggerfish over the past few summers. Crabs, lobsters and crayfish may turn up anytime. Last summer the biggest crayfish I have seen was wandering around happily in less than 8m of water and 50m from the beach.
Two dives here are never the same; you never quite know what you are going to see. Why not join us and find out.

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Offering PADI certification, diving and marine ecology courses, and holidays in Schull, County Cork.

Contact information:

Phone: +353 (0)2828943
Fax: +353 (0)2828946
Mobile: +353 (0)86 8372065
Street Address:
Cooradarrigan
Schull
County Cork
Ireland
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) London, Edinbourg, Lisboa
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