Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

The marine life seems to like lower visibility, because they came all out to play. Grey Nurse Sharks were everywhere. Some really large girls and a young male that had some serious bite marks on its side. Big, old Loggerhead turtle, large Groupers. Highlights must have been the large Shovelnose Ray and a SUNFISH (Mola [...]

Can’t get enough of those Grey Nurse Sharks. A large school of Jewfish was hanging out at Hugo’s Trench. Weather Some sunny period, but quite a few clouds and a high humidity. The occasional sub-tropical shower and some serious thunderstorms at night. All good again on Saturday. Sea Bit choppy, but nothing much. Water temperature 21 -22°C Visibility Still good visibility: 12 [...]

More Grey Nurse Sharks, a mixture of young males and larger females. Large Loggerhead Turtle, different species of moray eel, plenty of wobbegongs of course, and some cute Freckeled Porcupinefish. Don’t forget the Blue Gropers! Weather Warm, sunny weather until Wednesday when the temperatures dropped a bit and clouds moved in. A bit of rain the following [...]

Still regular Grey Nurse Shark sightings every day. Humpback Whales songs could be heard under water, loud and clear. Beautiful! Weather The week started off bright and sunny, but this was followed by days with intermittent heavy showers. Even the nights were cool. Sea Nice and flat. Water temperature 21°C Visibility Bliss for divers: 15 – 20 meters.