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Australia Underwater Photo Sites (3)
Rowley Shoals is a cluster of three coral cays each approx.300metres in diameter that offers safe anchorage for charter vessels after the extended overnight voyage from the historic pearling township of Broome. Sea conditions are favorable only between the months October to November due to monsoonal storms that sweep in from Indonesia. Diving is pristine and worth the long voyage out to the Shoals. Because of the remote location diving is restricted to depths not exceeding 30meters.
| Facts about Rowley Shoals, 180 miles off the coast from the township of Broome It is in Australia- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Rowley Shoals is a cluster of three coral cays each approx. 300meters in diameter offering safe anchorage for charter vessels after the long overnight journey from the township of Broome. Diving charters are only possible between October to November due to monsoonal storms that sweep in from Indonesia. Diving is pristine and worth the extended boat ride.
| | Facts about Rowley Shoals, 180 miles off the coast of Broome. |
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Sorry, no access for sport divers,RAN training facility
| Facts about RAN FleetBase West.- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Navy Pier is a pleasant easy dive, simply book with the local dive shop in Exmouth and enjoy a 20 minute bus ride out to the pier (having gained a security clearance at the Federal Police Office).
The dive shop crew will drive the 150meteres along the access road onto the main pier platform, you simply gear-up, have a briefing, walk down the metal steps to the lower deck -and jump in, EASY.
| Facts about World-famous Navy Pier, Bundegi, Exmouth.- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Sorry, open for submarine escape training only.
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Specialist facility for aircrew and offshore workers. Trainees must complete HUET course as condition of employment.
| Facts about Training facility for offshore survival techniques, Fremantle.- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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A difficult site to reach being approximately 30 miles off the coast of Esperance. The wreck/reef is exposed to southern ocean squalls making navigation and surface conditions hazardous for dive boats. An experienced skipper is available at Esperance Fishing and Diving Charters. Weather conditions must be favorable for a dive charter operation.
| Facts about Wreck of Sanko Harvest.- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Clearance Divers of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are required to carry out hull inspections on active warships to check for live ordnance or other explosive devices. In this case air sets are being used in shallow water.
| Facts about Naval Wharf- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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great dive spot
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Easy shallow dive for beginners
| Facts about Bass Point- It is in Australia
- Bass Point is in the Tasman Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Good beginners spot, lots of nudibranchs
| Facts about Bushrangers Bay- It is in Australia
- Bushrangers Bay is in the Tasman Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Excellent dive site at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.
| Facts about Lady Elliott Island- It is in Australia
- Lady Elliott Island is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Easy dive, max abut 7 meters deep. Currents exist on the incoming and outgoing tides. Visibility is good with light winds. Varied small marine life. Bigger fish have been fished out by fishers on the pier.
| Facts about Blairgowrie / Mornington Peninsula- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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I love this spot sheerly for free diving. We normally camp here and take a few small boats which we use to free dive the outer reef. On this occasion I was on the inside reef observing the beautiful North West sunset amongst the breaking surf, a tricky but rewarding shot!
| Facts about Warrorah Station- It is in Australia
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Waratah Anemones at Low tide.
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I love how the pneumatophore (air bladder) of this bluebottle caught the light from my underwater strobe and lit up like a fluorescent tube!! Amazing!
| Facts about MM Beach, Port Kembla- It is in Australia
- MM Beach, Port Kembla is in the Tasman Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
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Canon 7D, 24-105mm macro lens. This dive site is very remote and not that deep, situated in the Daintree Forest on a Indigneous site. Once allowed to enter this place it is all worth the effort.
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Black Point is located on the western shore of upper Spencer Gulf, at 394km/244mi in the northwest of Adelaide, in South Australia. Dolphins and bird-life often frequent the waters, while the rocky coastline is a popular destination for diving and fishing tours. The spot is ideal for divers of all levels of difficulty. Its maximum depth drops at 6m/19ft. Whyalla is internationally known as the only place in the world where cuttlefish are migrating in large numbers to spawn. Take a dive between the months of May and August to see thousands of Giant Australian Cuttlefish descend on the rocky coastline between Fitzgerald Bay and False Bay near Whyalla.
| Facts about Black Point- It is in Australia
- Black Point is in the Great Australian Bight.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Freashwater dive that has a cafe on the lake and boat tours, which is handy after a long dive. expect to see turtles, eels from 60cm to 120cm.
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Freashwater dive that has a cafe on the lake and boat tours, which is handy after a long dive. expect to see turtles, eels from 60cm to 120cm.
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