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Duck Island — Isles of Shoals

Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire, United States

A boat-only Isles of Shoals destination with kelp, seal habitat and routes from protected shallows to the deeper Mingo Rock drop.

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WaterMarine
AccessBoat-only island dive; confirm state jurisdiction, wildlife guidance and current charter plan.
ExperienceBeginner to advanced depending on route; Mingo Rock requires advanced surge and depth skills
Maximum depthProtected shallows around 15 ft; Mingo Rock drops beyond 60 ft / 18 m
Best seasonMost activity is seasonal; weather, water temperature, park rules, current and operator availability control access.
VisibilityVariable Northeast visibility, often reduced by plankton, runoff, swell, tide and bottom disturbance.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Cold-water marine life, regional geology and locally documented diving.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Access, parking, moorings, tide windows and operator availability can change without notice.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold, low visibility, current, surge, boat traffic, fishing gear, entanglement, slippery entries and changing weather.

At the site

Facilities and support

Facilities vary and are not guaranteed; verify before departure.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.