Today’s trip out to South Solitary took advantage of the calm conditions for some exceptional diving. First dive was down at shark gutters with heaps of Gray Nurse Sharks, Wobbegongs, Bullrays, and some amazing schools of fish. Visability was down but it everything was very close and the high nutrient water had lots of action … Continued
Even though it’s been a rainy day, we still headed out to South Solitary Islands today for double dives, with both certified divers and students onboard SoWild. The first dive of the day was at Shark Gutters, where everyone had a great time swimming with plenty of Grey Nurse Sharks and Wobbegong Sharks, including a … Continued
Both boats were fully booked today as we headed out to South Solitary—what a fantastic day on the water! So Wild kicked things off with their first dive at Manta Arch, where they were treated to an incredible sight: two eagle rays playing at the surface. Beneath the water, the action continued with three grey … Continued
A few days of high swell have not ruined the beautiful conditions out at South Solitary Island. The Southern Cross University Marine students enjoyed a snorkel/freedive today with multiple Leopard Sharks, Eagle rays, and schools of fusilier fish. Water Temperature: 24-25°C Visibility: 20-25m
Despite the threatening grey skies the ocean remained fairly smooth and SoWild powered out to South Solitary for today’s diving! First up our divers descended on Shark Gutters, Highlights of the dive included a Sandbar Shark, a big school of Chevron Baracuda, Leopard Sharks, Nudibranchs (most notable being a tiny Diversidoris flava), Spiney-Legged Lobsters, Depressed … Continued
Despite the foreboding weather, MegaWild loaded up and powered out to South Solitary for some awesome diving! The first dive saw our divers descend on Cleaner Station. During the dive Nudibranchs, Numbrays, Leopard Sharks, a Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Rosy Spindle Cowry and masses of spawning Sergeant Majors. For the second dive our divers again dropped … Continued
Conditions looked great for a dive today despite the forecast swell. When MegaWild arrived at South Solitary, the current was raging on the northern end, so both dives were on the western side. First up, at Buchanan’s Wall, the fishlife was very prolific, with Kingfish circling and lots of small schooling fish. For dive two … Continued
With the conditions holding MegaWild loaded up with some keen divers and steamed out to South Solitary for today’s diving. First up our divers dropped in at Buchanan’s Wall. Highlights of the dive included a massive Numbray, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Depressed Spider Crabs, Nudibranchs and Gold Crowned Sleeper Gobies. For dive two … Continued
With the good conditions holding out SoWild loaded up with some very excited divers and headed out to South Solitary for today’s diving First up, our divers dropped in at Shark Gutters. On descent, our divers were engulfed by massive clouds of various schooling fish; other highlights of the dive included Leopard Sharks, juvenile Black … Continued
