We are excited to announce the release of Marla Blue- Diving Forecasts, now available for download on iOS from the iPhone App Store!
Whether you’re a scuba diver, freediver, spearfisher, or snorkeler, Marla will help you plan your next dive.
With Marla, you can now access accurate underwater visibility forecasts and sea conditions for any dive spot around the UK and Ireland. Our app is made for divers who want to make the right decisions and ensure they’re diving in the best and safest conditions possible.
UK diving is challenging
For divers in the UK and Ireland, predicting underwater visibility is one of the biggest challenges. While sometimes undersea visibility can be less than a metre, on other days it can be gin clear for more than 20 meters.
Poor visibility often leaves divers frustrated or forced to cancel their plans.
This is where Marla comes in; Bringing our existing website to iPhone, the app combines the latest AI technology with user data to provide divers with real-time insights into underwater visibility and sea conditions.
With Marla, you can:
Find a dive spot
We have mapped some of the most popular dive spots in the British Isles. A full list of them can be found on our app. They’re split into 3 categories: Shore, Reef and Wreck.
![Map of UK and ireland popular scuba diving, freediving and spearfishing spots](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd4d94_5b190d6b249042aa860ff1c46ebc2e2d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_1253,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/bd4d94_5b190d6b249042aa860ff1c46ebc2e2d~mv2.png)
Get underwater visibility forecastsÂ
For anywhere around the UK and Ireland - not just at our diving spots!
Powered by AI, our bespoke model analyses satellite images, weather conditions, and diver reports to offer underwater visibility forecasts, without having to wait for another diver to stick their head under the water. The forecasts are updated hourly. We provide visibility estimates for the following day as well as the past 3 days.Â
![Screenshot of the marla app, Underwater diving visibility forecast for anywhere around the UK](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd4d94_bb9feb7ba5d04c67b065b40bf83121ea~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_2122,al_c,q_95,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/bd4d94_bb9feb7ba5d04c67b065b40bf83121ea~mv2.png)
Check recent algae bloom levels
Now, instead of guessing or relying solely on weather forecasts, you can check the algae trends at your favourite dive spots for the past week.
![Graph showing algae bloom detected at this location over the past week](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd4d94_da3e93fce3574a228a000f2d3cdebf67~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_674,h_286,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/bd4d94_da3e93fce3574a228a000f2d3cdebf67~mv2.png)
Check the diving conditions
Visibility isn't the only factor when planning a dive. Check the local conditions including wind, swell, tides, and water temperature to find a great spot for a dive.
![Screenshot of Marla Blue app, showing the diving conditions at each dive spot](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd4d94_a08f622a51a141b19d3592b19dff1ff1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_2122,al_c,q_95,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/bd4d94_a08f622a51a141b19d3592b19dff1ff1~mv2.png)
Join a community of local diversÂ
There's nothing like hearing the conditions from someone coming straight out of the water. Read dive reports from divers all over the country. Hear all about the conditions, wildlife and experiences so you’re never diving into the unknown.
![Screenshot of marla blue diving conditions app - two recent diver reports from local freedivers and scuba divers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd4d94_455c59c3173c4d79800074682472f845~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_2122,al_c,q_95,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/bd4d94_455c59c3173c4d79800074682472f845~mv2.png)
Download Marla Blue - Diving Forecasts on iPhone
With Marla in your pocket, you’ll always know when and where to dive, ensuring every adventure is as perfect as the last.
Android app is coming soon! To be notified of the release of the android app, sign up to our mailing list.
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