Notes that Copérnico carried marble, porcelain, and gunpowder, caught fire and exploded, and is now broken up on the reefs.
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Copernico
Copernico: shallow Recife wreck with low-tide exposure.
Nearshore Recife wreck with parts exposed at low tide, very poor visibility, and limited marine life.
About Copernico
Copernico is a shallow Recife wreck with exposed structure at low tide and very poor visibility. It is more of a historical wreck marker than a scenic marine-life site.
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Research Estimate At Copernico
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 3m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeLimited life
Where Is Copernico?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Copernico Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 6m
Depth Note
Depth ranges from 0 to 6 m, with parts exposed at low tide.
Best Season
Year-round, with low-tide windows exposing more structure.
Typical Conditions
Very shallow wreck with poor visibility, low marine diversity, and structure exposure that changes with the tide.
Safety & Access At Copernico
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityBoat traffic
Safety Notes
Watch the tide, surface traffic, and navigation in murky water; the site is shallow, but the visibility and port proximity make it easy to lose orientation.
Access Restrictions
Tide-dependent shore access and port proximity make this a careful local dive rather than a casual beach swim.
Legal Notes
Follow local shoreline and navigation rules around the port.
Local Intel For Copernico
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Very shallow wreck remains in the 0-6 m band, with some structure exposed at low tide.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target.
Snorkeling
Shallow enough for snorkel viewing at low tide, though visibility is usually poor.
Recent Logged Visits At Copernico
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Copernico
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility3m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
