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Staples Cut

Staples Cut

British Columbia, Canada

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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7m - 21m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Staples Cut

A British Columbia dive off Vancouver Islands north-most reaches on the Sunshine Coast. Staples Cuts is a magnificent dive off Staples Island adjacent to the Bolivar Passage and worth the effort getting here. Crystal clear viz is the order of the day and the variety of species and colours here is top drawer. This would qualify as a shore dive, but you need to boat here because of its remote location. Named for the island 'Stapler' form.

Staples Cut Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

7m 21m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O2
Marine Life

  • Nudibranchs
  • Various
  • Eels
  • Juvenile Local Species
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