Dive HMAS Brisbane Report 12th March 2009 to 19th March 2009

After some fantastic dive conditions with near flat seas and great visibility last week, it has certainly turned around for the worst with the cyclone buzzing around off the coast.

The prospect of diving the HMAS Brisbane on the weekend looked pretty grim a couple of days ago but is improving by the hour. Although there will be a bit of left over swell, it looks as though it will be diveable on both Saturday and Sunday.

It will be interesting to see how all of the marine have weathered the heavy swell caused by the cyclone. All of those guys down there, swimming this way one minute and then that way the next, the poor little blighters will be tired out.

Before the swell arrived, there was great life on the HMAS BRISBANE with heaps of bait fish and a lot of bigger stuff chasing them. A couple of huge Leopard Rays have been seen a number of times, just gliding over the wreck as well. The site is developing into an amazing eco system of its own with changing residents depending on weather, visibility, water temperature and ocean currents. It’s great to note the changes.

The PADI IDC, instructor course, is scheduled for March and there are still spaces available for anyone wishing to embark on an exciting career that gives you a qualification and hence an ability to work, that is recognised the world over. Call the dive centre on 07 5444 5656 for details or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it