With a smaller group of divers today, SoWild headed out to South Solitary, taking advantage of a short break in the wind. Although visibility had dropped since last week, the amount of marine life had increased dramatically. The nutrient-rich water brought activity from every direction, making for an exciting pair of dives. The clear highlight … Continued
We have absolutely spoiled this weekend with water conditons. We got out to south solitary and once again had fabulous visiblity and sunny skies! Dive ones pick was at South Solitary! The current was running a bit which made for some really incredible fish life. Most of us ventured up boulder wall towards the top … Continued
November diving is all about the hammerheads at South Solitary Island, and today delivered in style! With stunning 25-metre visibility and a perfect 21 degrees in the water, our divers were treated to several exciting glimpses of hammerheads both underwater and from the surface. Grey Nurse Sharks, bull rays and huge schools of fish made … Continued
After 3 weekends of poor conditions and bad weather, we finally got out again for a weekend dive! Facing a little bit of a northerly wind, the divers still entered the water at Shark Gutters to enjoy some Grey Nurse Sharks. Conditions were not bad considering the weather we had with 10 mtrs vis and … Continued
With some fine weather and lovely sea conditions, we finally got out again for 3 great Whale Watching trips today. All 3 had Humpback Whales come right up to the boat for a good look at us. This is what is referred to as a “Whale Mugging”. The 9.00am trip was the closest and the … Continued
Another great day on the water before we had a wind change. The Humpbacks went crazy with breaches and Tail slaps. We are now seeing larger numbers indicating the migration is is full swing for the larger percentage of whales.
With some lovely sea conditions we have had some lovely Whale action today. With over 30 breaches from a young Humpback Whale, our customers were entertained with all the moves a whale can give. Numbers have increased dramatically with a number of pods around.
Whilst we have been doing a few trips before now, today appears to be the start of a greater number of Whales coming through. Interestingly, the majority of what we saw today were younger whales and they put on a show for us with multiple breaches and tail slaps.
The recently published Scientific study by Drs David Harasti and Hamish Malcolm has proven what we have suspected with the many years that we have dived the Solitary Islands Marine Park. The Black Rockcod (Epinephelus daemelii) or what we call Black Cod are a regular sighting at South Solitary islands, however we should consider ourselves … Continued
