Black Carrs is a reef site located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve. Divers can explore depths ranging from 12 to 25 metres, making the shallower sections suitable for those building confidence. The site is accessed by boat and features mild currents, allowing for relaxed navigation of the reef structure. Visibility is variable, typically ranging between 10 and 30 metres. Given the water temperatures, which fluctuate between 7 and 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year, a drysuit or a 7mm wetsuit with hood and gloves is recommended for comfort.

Craig is a marine dive site located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve in the United Kingdom. The site features a consistent depth of approximately 10 metres. Divers may encounter a variety of marine life, including snails, which are very common. Other species recorded at this site include Atlantic wolffish, gray seals, wrasses, cod, rock crabs, European green crabs, shrimp, brittle stars, and sea stars. Water temperatures at this location vary throughout the year, ranging from 7C in the late winter and early spring to 15C in August. This site is suitable for divers interested in observing local temperate marine species in a protected reserve environment.

Gull Rock is a shore-entry reef site located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve. The site is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow dive with an average depth of 7 metres and a recorded depth range between 6 and 7 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which fluctuate between 7C and 15C throughout the year, and potential surf conditions at the entry point. Facilities available at the location include parking and toilets. As a marine environment, the site provides a typical temperate reef topography for exploration.

Starney Bay is a sheltered site within the St Abbs Marine Reserve, characterised by rocky reefs, walls, and dense kelp forests. The site is suitable for beginners, offering depths between 3 and 15 metres with an average of 8 metres. Entry is via the shore, and divers should be prepared for potential hazards including surge, surf, entanglement, sea urchins, jellyfish, and variable visibility ranging from 5 to 20 metres. Currents are generally mild. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, a cafe, and a dive shop. A typical dive lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Big Green Carr is a sheltered reef located 50 metres from the shore within the St Abbs Marine Reserve. The site offers a manageable dive for beginners, with depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres and an average of 12 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Entry can be made from the shore or by boat, though shore entries require caution due to surf and surge. Water temperatures fluctuate between 7 and 14 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making a drysuit the recommended equipment. Facilities including parking, air fills, and guided tours are available on site.

Tye's Tunnel in the St Abbs Marine Reserve offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a combination of cavern, natural reef, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges in depth from 5 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 15 metres. The cavern section presents an overhead environment that requires precise buoyancy control and awareness. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should be prepared for mild currents and potential surf. Given the water temperatures of 7 to 14 degrees Celsius, a drysuit is recommended for this 40-minute dive experience.

St Abbs Marine Reserve offers a diverse shore dive featuring rocky outcrops, walls, caves, and wrecks. Located 50 metres from the shore, the site reaches depths between 3 and 18 metres, with an average of 10 metres. Divers can explore the area near the pier and the back of the harbour wall. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility ranging from 6 to 20 metres. Water temperatures are cold, typically between 7C and 14C, necessitating the use of drysuits. Hazards to consider include boat traffic, surge, surf, entanglement, and overhead environments. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive times around 60 minutes.

St Abbs Harbour provides a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, walls, caverns, and kelp forests within the St Abbs Marine Reserve. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths between 5 and 18 metres, averaging 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers can access the water directly from the shore, located 50 metres from the harbour facilities. Visibility typically ranges from 6 to 15 metres, with mild currents. Due to the water temperature, which fluctuates between 7 and 14 degrees Celsius, a drysuit is recommended. The site includes overhead cavern environments and requires caution regarding potential surf, surge, and swell conditions.