There are a number of interesting objects around the current Lifeboat Station including remains of the old Lifeboat Station, a landing craft and a small reef. There is is always something to see and with an average depth of 6 metres this is a dive which is suitable for divers or any age or training level. Strong currents mean that it is best to dive at slack water (4 hours before and 3 hours after high water).
The cuttlefish who were the marine stars of the first series of Coast were filmed under the Selsey Lifeboat Station. Selsey therefore provides an ideal base for some of the best diving anywhere in the UK.
However be aware that this is a working beach, more akin to a small harbour than a tourist beach with fishing boats and potentially the Lifeboats leaving and returning at any time. SMBs must be used at all times. About 2 miles off shore is one of the many remains of the Mulberry Harbours which were constructed in this area. After more than 60 years under the water this is now a wonderful reef approximately 60ms longs by 17ms wide. The North end is the best preserved and is covered in white and orange dead men’s fingers, various anemones and two patches of jewel anemones. As you tour round the reef you can expect to see schools of pouting, pollack, bass, wrasse, poor cod and bid. There is normally a large school of fish at the bottom of the shot waiting to greet you. For All You Needs www.mulberrydivers.co.uk
