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The Necklace 8-16 mts
Kelp-gully dive with small-life detail.
Scuba DivingIntermediate
Maharees reef site with a kelp gully, rock bowl and strong macro detail; best for slow, careful route-finding.
About The Necklace 8-16 mts
The Necklace is a Maharees kelp-gully dive that mixes sponge-covered rock, a narrow run through the gully and a bowl section that rewards slow searching for squat lobster, leopard-spotted gobies and other small-life detail. It suits divers who like a compact, textured scenic dive rather than a big open-water route, and it is best planned on calm water with enough visibility to read the structure.
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Research Estimate At The Necklace 8-16 mts
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is The Necklace 8-16 mts?
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The Necklace 8-16 mts Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 12m
Depth Note
The kelp gully starts around 10 m, rises to about 5 m and drops into a rock bowl to roughly 12 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest settled windows giving the best kelp and macro viewing.
Typical Conditions
Kelp gully and rock bowl with a lot of small-life detail. The site is most enjoyable when visibility is around the local average or better and the water is not moving much.
Safety & Access At The Necklace 8-16 mts
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Entanglement riskLow visibility
Safety Notes
Stay compact through the gully and keep an eye on the kelp. The dive works best when the sea is calm and the team keeps a simple route.
Access Restrictions
Use local advice on tide and sea state before committing, because the site is best when conditions are settled.
Legal Notes
The Necklace sits in the Maharees area, so local shore and harbour access rules apply.
Local Intel For The Necklace 8-16 mts
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A compact scenic scuba dive with careful buoyancy and a torch to pick out the small stuff. Good for divers who like kelp, rock and macro life.
Freedive
The shallow sections may tempt very experienced freedivers, but the kelp gully and small-life focus are easier and more productive on scuba.
Snorkel
A very calm-day snorkel might show the top of the gully, but scuba is the practical way to work the full Necklace profile.
The Necklace 8-16 mts Dive Conditions Planner
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