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Not all good news for the threatened Black Cod of the Solitary Islands
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 very…
22nd January 2025- Aquarium at Warm south Sol
After a bit of a break due to the recent swell and winds that hit the east coast, So Wild was ready to head back out to South Solitary Island for a double dive this morning. Dive one was at Buchanans wall and dive two was a drift from Shark Gutters to the Gantry. Buchanans Wall…
15th january 2024- Maclean Highschool Completes OWC
Getting the last dive of the week in before the crazy weather arrives, Mega Wild packed up and shot out to South Solitary. With an uphill current running northbound, and the wind coming from the north, it made Buchanans Wall the perfect spot to dive on both dives. A Green Turtle and a Lionfish were nestled…
13th January 2025 – Blue Water and Backwards Current at South!
With conditions easing a little SoWild loaded up and powered out to South Solitary Island for today's diving. First up our divers descended on Buchanans Wall, exploring both the wall and Cable Trail areas where despite a dirty upwelling there wasstill plenty of warm blue water and an abundance of fishlife! Schools of Stripy's, Bannerfish, Moorish…
12th January 2025 – North and South Solitary Dives
So Wild was loaded up with certified divers and steamed up to North Solitary Island, Mega Wild had the Advanced and Open Water students and spent the morning at South Solitary. The reports from both boats sounded amazing!!! Ten Leopard Sharks at North and One at South, Schools of fish at both islands, Eagle Rays, Turtles,…
11th January 2025 -Leopard Pack On The Prowl!
with the weather breaking after yesterday Megawild again loaded up and headed out to South Soliary for today's diving! First up our divers descended on Manta Arch, where a dozen Grey Nurse Sharks were seen in and around the arch, along with a Conger Eel, Zebra Lionfish were also seen during the dive, and also Hermit…
10th January 2025 – Manta Finally Seen at Manta Arch!
Despite the dreary weather Megawild loaded up with some super keen divers and steamed out to South Solitary for today's diving! First up our divers dropped in at Manta Arch, where a dozen Grey Nurse Sharks were seen in the arch, along with Nudibranchs, Popcorn Shrimp, Zebra Lionfish, White Eyed Morays, Orangutan Crabs and to top…
9th January 2024- Grim Skies & Blue Water
With the swell considerably droppping down, only the small boat headed ot to South Solitary Island this morning. We loaded up with a small group of divers and half a dozen snorkelers! The skies were grim, with big rain cloud rolling in from the North. Nontheless, everyone was in high spirits and was super keen to…
8th January 2024-
The week of great conditions has continued and MegaWild steamed out to South Solitary Island this morning to continue a week of great diving! The stormy morning did not damper the excitment of all punters and we were keen to jump in. Dive one was a jump in at Manta Arch for a swim around the…
