Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

Harlequin Ghost pipefish seemed to have found a new home around Julian Rocks as they can be seen in a few different locations. Out wide from the Needles there were Kingfish hanging out with some Brown Sweetlips. Loads of Leopard Sharks with up to 11 individuals seen in one dive, Blind Sharks, Hinge-beak Shrimps, [...]

Leopard Sharks, several different species of nudibranchs, octopus, school of Cownose Rays and Eagle Rays, neon damsels everywhere. Weather Sunny and warm with a pleasant breeze. Cool nights. Sea Large swell all week, especially on Tuesday. Combined with a low tide it was hard to get the boats out. Water temperature 25°C, cooler water at the Cod Hole. Visibility 15 – 20 [...]

Who can participate ? The Byron Underwater Festival is aimed to engage everyone with an interest in the marine environment, whether they want to dive it, snorkel it, kayak it or just observe it from the safety of their armchairs. What will be happening ? Byron Underwater Photographic Shootout 4 days – 8 dives – as much digital [...]

Eagle Rays, Shovelnose Rays, Leopard Sharks, cuttlefish, crayfish, wobbegongs, Blue-spotted Stingrays, Moray eels, anthias and Blue Gropers Weather Sunny and summery, humidity increased on Friday. Sea Beautifully calm! Some current on Friday. Water temperature 26°C, but a cooler current on Thursday: brrrr… Visibility Great visibility at 15 – 20 meters