Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

More Grey Nurse Sharks. Heap and heaps of wobbegongs around. One pregnant Dwarf Ornate Wobbegong was seen lying about. Some tiny little Popcorn Shrimp were seen too. Weather The week started off with heavy rain and cool, strong SE/SW winds. This improved by Tuesday. Wind settled on Wednesday. The rest of the week was wonderful! Sea Large surf in [...]

Those Grey Nurse Sharks seem to love Julian Rocks and divers encountered several shark every day. A high number of big wobbegongs, turtles, butterflyfish and of course our friendly Blue Gropers. Weather Hot summer-like weather. Sun and blues skies everyday. Strong Northerly winds turning South on Friday. Sea Surf was up, but a smooth ride to the rock most [...]

Outlines of Grey Nrse Sharks could be seen and the Humpback Whales could be heard underwater, but it was mainly about concentrating onthe small stuff. Weather Rainy days with only a little bit of sun between showers. Cool nights. Sea Rough and choppy. Water temperature 18 – 19°C Visibility Low visibility: 2 – 5 meters

Go the Grey Nurses! One person thought they saw a Grey Nurse Shark do a poo, violenty contracting its body. After a bit of asking around and some research the animal most likely had some internal problems caused by hook damage to the digestive track. Let’s hope this one does survive its ordeal. Weather Rainy weather [...]