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Route, shore entry, facilities, and the fishing-area boundary west of the Rat.
De Zeehond en De Rat
Shore-access wreck pair at Scharendijke's Kabbelaarsrif.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingShoreBeginner9m - 11m
ReefWreck
Beginner-friendly Grevelingen shore dive with marked wrecks, reefballs, and handy facilities beside the steiger.
About De Zeehond en De Rat
De Zeehond en De Rat are a pair of small wrecks off Scharendijke's Kabbelaarsrif. The route follows the wall from the shore steiger, with the wrecks sitting in the shallow part of the site and reefballs helping with orientation on the way back. It is a beginner-friendly Grevelingen dive with mild current, variable visibility, and plenty of small life around the hard structure.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Low visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Look carefully into cracks, holes, and crevices around the wrecks.
Access Restrictions
Stay on the marked route and do not continue west of the Rat into the fishing area.
Where Is De Zeehond en De Rat?
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Local Intel For De Zeehond en De Rat
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Use the buoy line and wall as your guide; the wrecks are small, shallow, and easy to miss if you drift off route.
Freediving
The shallow profile could work for experienced freedivers in calm water, but the site is primarily set up as a scuba shore dive.
Snorkeling
The shoreline and reefball area can suit casual surface time, but the wrecks themselves are mainly a scuba target.
Wildlife at De Zeehond en De Rat
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At De Zeehond en De Rat
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 4m
