22 July 2023
So Frev are getting to the point where they need to go diving every so often, just to feed the addiction. They were so cold on their previous dive on the Brissie, so had purchased hoodies afterwards, so this was the test to see if they worked, and yes, they sure did work. It felt cool under the water, but not in a way that was all you could think about. However, it was on the boat between dives that it was really cold, the wind had gotten up and Kev found himself shivering uncontrollably during the hour long wait between dives.
Monodactylus argenteus, also known as a Silver Mono or Butter Bream
This was also our second Nitrox dive at 36% and Kev's first use of the new Olympus TG-6 camera.
Cheeky Gobie - what are you looking at!?!?
Mr Gobie again, pity about the coral across its face.
The boat was quite full, and, much to our surprise we were able to dive on our own, without a guide. So we planned the first dive to go down, turn right and head around the bow of the ship, after which we found a suitable hole and went into the wreck. We did a similar thing for the second dive but instead went left, around the stern, and then zig-zagged our way up the length of the boat to by entering the different holes in the hull. It was so awesome.
A highlight of the first dive was that we heard whale song again, it really is wonderful to hear these creatures chatting away to each other.
We both noticed that there were far fewer bat fish waiting for us around the mooring line, I wonder if they are seasonal, and if so, where do they go?
Coral, not sure what type, better get a book!
Coral, not sure what type
Fran in action, I need to sort out that back scatter.
Peaceful seascape
it was a great dive, especially the second when we felt a bit more comfortable being on our own. The TG-6 is a great success, although I have a few things to learn. I was amazed to find that I have taken 90 photos over the to dives.