Anchor Can is a dive site in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. Located 450 metres from shore, the site reaches depths between 7 and 15 metres. It is suitable for beginners, offering a relaxed environment with visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Boat access is required to reach the location. Water temperatures fluctuate between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, various crab species, bream, and blennies, which inhabit the hard surfaces of the artificial reef and the surrounding substrate.

Banka Yakornaya is a wreck site located 1500 metres offshore in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk. The wreck rests at depths between 10 and 15 metres, making it accessible for beginner divers. Visibility is variable, ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Divers must be aware of potential hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and overhead environments within the wreck structure. Strong currents can occur, and water temperatures fluctuate between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access to the site requires a boat. Divers should use a surface marker buoy upon ascent due to local boat traffic.

The Sacco and Vanzetti is a bulk carrier wreck resting on the seabed at a depth of 39 to 40 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to the depth and the potential for low visibility, which ranges between 3 and 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures between 8 and 16 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. The current is typically mild, but conditions can change rapidly. Given the size of the wreck and the depth, divers should carry redundant lighting and a reel to manage entanglement risks during structural exploration.

Ухты-Бухты is a Black Sea site located in Novorossiysk that features both a natural reef and an artificial reef structure. Accessible via a shore entry, this shallow site is suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents, though visibility fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 10 to 26 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including cold water, entanglement, and jellyfish. Protective footwear is recommended for the shore entry to avoid sharp rocks, and appropriate thermal protection is necessary depending on the season.

Black Rock is a reef dive located in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, Russia. The site features a reef structure at depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Access is strictly by boat, which is required for all entries and exits. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures between 10 and 19 degrees Celsius and the presence of a sharp thermocline during descent. Due to the potential for surf and swell, monitoring local conditions is essential. This site is suitable for beginner divers, though thermal protection is necessary to manage the cold water environment.