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By: Mike Davey
16th December 2024-Turtle Time
We had a mix of dirty and not so dirty visbility today, however, that didn't stop the divers seeing a massive amount of fish-life. Dive 1 was in a bit of current at Shark Gutters with Grey Nurse sharks cruising around the shallow gutters. We were in search of the tail roped shark to help SeaWorld…
By: Teagan Anderson
14th December 2024- Turtles Sharks and rays
MegaWild shot out to South Solitary this morning for a double dive, taking full advantage of the low forecasted swell and wind. We steamed out with a boat full of keen divers with nearly glass out conditions and had plenty of options to chose for a dive site! First up, divers descended at Manta Arch for…
By: Debbie Davey
12 December 2024 – Blue Water Returns
While "So Wild" ventured north in search of the Crown Of Thorns Sea Stars with the Sydney Uni and S.U.R.G, Mega Wild headed to South Solitary Island in search of blue water and it delivered!!Dive one was at Manta Arch and there was 12-15 Grey Nurse spread out between the arch and the Back Gutter, we…
By: Mike Davey
9th December-Manta arch in the gloom
We would love to have great visibility every day, but sadly, we have days when the vis is down. Today was one of those! Manta Arch was our choice on the first Dive and a milky 3-5 metres was the best vis we could get in the Area. While our PADI Advanced students went deep for…
By: Teagan Anderson
8th December 2024- Fun in the Sun(day)
Finishing the weekend off strong, Mega Wild steamed out for another double dive at South Solitary Island this morning. With a slight wind coming from the North, everyone opted to jump in the water at the Southern End of the island to have optimal conditions! The surface was flat with minimal current, however the visibility has…
By: Mike Davey
6th December 2024-Friday Dive at Manta Arch
Conditions on the surface were nice enough today to get to Manta Arch for our first Dive at South Solitary Island. Underwater was not a lot better than yesterday with visibility down to a low 5-10 mtrs. As the divers went deeper, the clarity did improve to close to 10 metres but sill a bit green.…
By: Teagan Anderson
5th December 2024- Mid week break !
Mega Wild loaded up with a boat full of keen divers and shot out to South Solitary Island. After a big Northerly blow this past week, everyone was very keen to get in the water with the lull in the weather! Dive one saw all certified divers jump in at Shark Gutters for a kick down…
By: Teagan Anderson
29th November 2024- Sharkvember!!!
MegaWild loaded up this morning with a lull in the Northerly Wind and shot out to South Solitary Island for a double dive Dive one saw everyone drop in at Mata Arch as the conditons permitted. Upon dropping in, The Arch was filled with 15+ Grey Nurse Sharks. There was also a nice number of overflow…
By: Teagan Anderson
24 November 2024- Turtle Galore
Before the Northerly winds picks up for the next few days, MegaWild packed up and headed out to South Solitary Island for a morning double dive to finish off the weekend strong. Dive one saw divers enter the water at Manta Arch for a swim through The Gap, finishing the dive off at The Gantry. Dive…