Sea conditions have just been glorious and those brave enough to venture out for a dive of late have been rewarded big time for their efforts. The water has been gradually clearing up with visibility of 15 metres at The Caves on Monday and 20 metres on the HMAS BRISBANE. Apart from a few really keen local divers, our locals have been letting the side down. The visitors have been out numbering local divers by a huge margin in these past weeks. Guys and girls, you are missing out I have to inform you. By 9a.m. the weather has warmed and you only need a spray jacket or similar, to put over your wetsuit while you are not diving, plus a cap or a beanie and all is toasty warm. Don’t miss these calm seas and the constantly good visibility, get out there and have a dive.

 
There have been many sightings of dolphins and the big grouper are still around. Unfortunately, the illegal fishing that has been going on has just about denuded the HMAS BRISBANE of the school of king fish that have been there since the ship was scuttled. They used to be so familiar with the wreck that they would actually swim inside certain areas of the ship. They became very used to divers being around that’s for sure. There are other species that have moved in to take their place though. Also we find a large number of clusters of corals staking their claim for a place to set up home.

The HMAS BRISBANE is certainly developing into a complete eco system. I’m sure it will live up to our expectations of becoming “THE” wreck site that divers MUST do. It has already achieved international recognition and this will only improve.