The National Marine Aquarium continues to closely monitor conditions at the Scylla Reef near to Whitsand Bay in Cornwall, following the discovery last week that a 150 ft fishing net is blocking part of the wreck.
Dr David Gibson, Managing Director of the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, said: “Earlier today a team of professional divers went down to the wreck, to carry out an initial inspection. However, due to very poor visibility, the dive had to be aborted, as it was too dangerous to continue."
“Alongside the dive team, we are continuing to monitor weather conditions very closely and, as soon as the conditions allow, the divers will carry out a second dive on the reef to assess the damage and help to put plans in place to remove the net.”
The National Marine Aquarium continues to strongly advise against any dives over the reef, until further information is available.
Published: 5th December 2011
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