Aussie Diving July 2010

[Sas]

I was in fact trying to bring the evils of teenagers to your attention. They're like a plague, devouring all before it.

Yea teenagers are awful creatures!

 

[bowlofpetunias]

Haha you might have to bring your own food and hide it next time Kern

I got out for a night dive last night at Mornington. We were expecting BAD viz but it was almost 20m! Though it did seem like less due to particles in the water. It was fairly barren for Mornington but I did see a bunch of octopuses, including a blue ring eating a crab! Also saw a fully exposed teribellid, calamari, goblinfish (uncommon), dumpling squid, filefish and lots of seahorses.

I was joined by Michael, another friend Jim and lyricnz, who was the only wetsuit diver amongst us and he lasted 95mins in 10C! Top effort

Calamari

Goblinfish

Bridled Leatherjacket

Teribellid - generally I only see their white tentacles

Blue Ring Octopus eating a crab!

Those Kiwis are TOUGH!

Love the Blue Ring shot... so you water temps are 10C hmmmmmm here I was thinking maybe I should try to convince fish to go over to dive with you while Dan is away:doh:

 

[Kern]

Those Kiwis are wyrd.

Grump, Grump.

S'posed to be diving today. Called off due to boat failure.

Grump, Grump, Grump.

 

[bowlofpetunias]

hey there.. how is my favourite Grump?

 

[bowlofpetunias]

Well here are a few shots from yesterday's dive for some reason I can't get the thumbnails to post so I have to go to my photobucket account

If anyone wants to check out my other pics here is the link to my photobucket account

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

 

[Underwater Ogre]

OK gang...I wont be down under until December and these threads have been my therapy....

I am in need of a fix did anyone dive past the 18th??

Thanks,
U\O

 

[thanksforallthefish]

OK gang...I wont be down under until December and these threads have been my therapy....

I am in need of a fix did anyone dive past the 18th??

Thanks,
U\O

yep did 90 minutes today

 

[bowlofpetunias]

Sorry haven't had time to process pics yet but We went up on the ledge looking for seahorses and found a den of PJ sharks.. 10... yes 10 all in a small jumble of rocks.. swim through.... I have never seen that many in one place before!

There were various ages.. two of the biggest ones Ihave ever seen down to juveniles. It was a real treat!

We also saw a young moray, and the usual fish.. I will upload some of the shots for you asap .. :consolation: poor dear... I know what it is like hanging out for pics..

 

[Underwater Ogre]

...need fix....fading fast

 

[bowlofpetunias]

poor dear :consolation: