Where to see Lobster
Lobster is recorded at 16 public dive sites on PickADive across United States, Mexico, Indonesia, and Jordan. Frequency labels below reflect what divers and datasets report at each site — sightings are planning context, never a guarantee.
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Dive sites where Lobster is seen
United States
13 sites- Oregon (Cunard liner wreck)New YorkcommonAdvanced
- USS San Diego (ACR-6)New YorkcommonAdvanced
- Amber's ArchesHawaiioccasionalAdvanced
- Cow and Calf RocksU.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas/St. JohnoccasionalIntermediate
- Great IsaacNew JerseyoccasionalAdvanced
- Lizzie D (Rum Runner)New YorkoccasionalIntermediate
- MohawkNew JerseyoccasionalAdvanced
- Mosquito PierPuerto Rico - Viequesoccasional
Indonesia
1 siteJordan
1 siteCommon questions
Where can you see Lobster while diving?
PickADive currently records Lobster at 16 public dive sites across United States, Mexico, Indonesia, and Jordan. It is listed as commonly seen at Oregon (Cunard liner wreck), Roca O'Neal (Socorro Island), and USS San Diego (ACR-6). Sightings are never guaranteed; conditions, season, and luck all matter.
Is a Lobster sighting guaranteed?
No. Wildlife encounters depend on season, conditions, time of day, and chance. PickADive's frequency labels (common, occasional, rare) summarize what has been recorded at each site — treat them as planning context and ask local operators about recent sightings.
How do I plan a dive around seeing Lobster?
Start with the sites listed on this page, compare their difficulty and access on each site page, and check the latest dive-window forecasts before committing to a day. Local dive operators can tell you where the most recent sightings have been.
General reference drawn from mainstream marine-biology sources (IUCN Red List, published references). Wild animals are unpredictable — always follow your training, local regulations, and your operator’s briefing.