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Canadair Wreck

4.0 — based on 20 community signals
4.3 12 especies 31 colaboradores

Dive the Canadair Wreck, a striking underwater site in Corsica's protected Sanctuaire Pelagos marine reserve with year-round access and proven marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Sanctuaire Pelagos updated 4 months ago
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WreckMPAPhotoFriendlyYearRound

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.1 kn
Olas
0.72 m
Agua
25.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (35%)
Now: NE (40°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.26m

Hoy: Alta 14:00 (-0.45m), Baja 09:00 (-0.53m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 09:00 · -0.53m ▲ 14:00 · -0.45m ▼ 23:00 · -0.54m ▲ 01:00 · -0.53m Ahora -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.9 · mod Aire PM2.54 · good 07:09 19:28
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.2 0.94 6 0mm
09-20 6.1 0.42 6 0mm
09-21 6.2 0.24 6 0mm
09-22 5.5 0.28 6 0mm
09-23 6.4 0.24 6 0mm
09-24 13.5 0.12 5 1mm
09-25 5.4 0.66 5 0mm

About this spot

The Canadair Wreck lies in France's Corsica region, sheltered within the Sanctuaire Pelagos, one of Europe's most carefully protected marine areas. This wreck offers divers a unique blend of wreck exploration and conservation value, sitting in waters designated to safeguard Mediterranean megafauna and critical habitats. The site has documented species observations logged by the diving community, making it a known waypoint for those interested in what lives here. Access is possible year-round, so planning is flexible around your schedule rather than seasonal windows. The wreck itself provides structural interest typical of wreck dives—penetration opportunities, silt management, and the chance to observe how marine life colonizes artificial structures over time. The Sanctuaire Pelagos designation means the area receives active monitoring and protection, which has preserved both the wreck site and surrounding ecosystem. Divers have documented observations and contributed video footage from the site, building a community record of conditions and marine encounters. This resource library helps incoming divers prepare expectations and understand what to watch for. The protected status adds a layer of responsibility—divers contribute to citizen science simply by diving carefully and respecting boundaries.

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Tipos de buceo

Pecio

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 49%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1038km · ~239kg · €4

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive the Canadair Wreck?

Year-round access means you can plan dives based on your schedule. Corsica's Mediterranean location offers mild winters and warm summers, so seasonal variation exists but doesn't close the site.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for this site are not formally documented. Review community videos and local dive operator guidance before your visit to understand the conditions.

What marine life might I see here?

The site has 12 documented species observations on record. The Sanctuaire Pelagos protects Mediterranean megafauna and smaller reef residents. Check community records and operator briefings for the most current sighting reports.

Are there permit requirements or access restrictions?

The Canadair Wreck sits within the Sanctuaire Pelagos marine protected area. Divers must respect MPA regulations and boundaries. Contact local dive operators or French maritime authorities for current permit and access rules before diving.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

12 registros · 9 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Acanthocardia tuberculata

Rough cockle
Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 abr 2026
×2registros

Dosinia lupinus

Smooth artemis
Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 abr 2026
×2registros

Patella ulyssiponensis

Rough limpet
Gastropoda · Patellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 abr 2026
×2registros

Donax trunculus

Truncate donax
Bivalvia · Donacidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 abr 2026
×1registros

Bosemprella incarnata

Red tellin
Bivalvia · Tellinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Hexaplex trunculus

Banded Dye-murex
Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Haliotis tuberculata

Tuberculate abalone
Gastropoda · Haliotidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Anomia ephippium

Anomia ephippium
Bivalvia · Anomiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Arca noae

Noah's arch
Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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