Powell River lays claim to
being the dive capital of Canada! Clear water, with
visibility at 100 plus feet in the winter, vivid colors,
diver-friendly tides, sheltered passages, and deep ocean
currents all contribute to the best diving found on
BC's coast. |
The beauty has attracted journalists and
researchers, including Jacques Cousteau, Stan Waterman
and the National Geographic Magazine crew who have made
underwater films of the area. |
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In summer, hard to find
species bloom on the ocean floor. It's a
naturalist's and photographer's heaven with new
species being discovered and named each year. In winter,
animal life abounds! The largest species of octopus, four
to six feet long makes its home here. Playful Stellar sea
lions and Harbour seals often become diving buddies. Wolf
eels, with jaws exerting 2000 pounds of pressure per inch,
capable of biting through a sea urchin or powdering
an oyster shell, will sit in a diver's arm like a
puppy dog. |
