Les Ecrehous
While artificial reefs are excellent places to find marine life, natural reefs are always beautiful places to dive too. Reefs around Jersey can be found both close to shore and several miles out, but one which is certainly up there among the most popular is the reef surrounding Les Ecrehous.
Les Ecrehous is a group of islets located about 6 miles northeast of Jersey that can only be reached by boat. There are several dive sites in the area, and all of them provide excellent opportunities to see wildlife such as huge kelp forests, colorful sponges, lobsters, crabs, cat sharks, pollack, sea cucumbers, fan coral, nudibranchs, mermaid purses, and more. Seals and dolphins are also common sights. The reef here is about 5 to 18 meters below the surface and features encrusted rock faces and kelp beds. Colourful sea urchins and starfish cling to the underwater cliffs, and flatfish, rays and dogfish lie camouflaged on the shingly seabed.
- Depth: 5- 18m
- Location: 6 miles Northeast of Jersey
