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Strýtan

Akureyri, Iceland
Depth
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230ft
Visibility
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33ft - 98ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Strýtan

At 70m this dive site is a hot spring which releases warm water into the ocean.When the two waters meet it coagulates;this process has caused a 55m limestone wall to form 15m under the surface.Various flora and fauna has grown on this wall and due to the water conditions there are various small fish.Current are sometimes strong and this dive site is only for advanced divers

Strýtan Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

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Terrain and Features: Other, Rock
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:70m
Visibility Range:10m - 30m
Experience Level:Advanced
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Marine Life

  • Various

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Dive Site Hazards

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