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Underwater Photo Location: Perch Island, South Wall

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Underwater Photo Location: Perch Island, South Wall

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A steep rock wall with large ledges dropping to unexplored depths. Heavily ice-scoured above 20M, this site is nonetheless one of the best spots in the area to look for large current-feeding species like Promachocrinus and large sea cucumbers. Water temperature is usually around 28-30F (-2 to -1C) in December and January.
Facts about Perch Island, South Wall

It is in Antarctica
Perch Island, South Wall is in the Antarctic (Southern Ocean).
The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.

Dive types

by David Cothran
A large crinoid, Promachocrinus kerguelensis; fairly common around the Antarctic Peninsula. This individual is about 80cm (32in) across, swimming with a beautiful coordinated motion of its arms.

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