One of our members has been compiling a few before and after photos of underwater sites in the Somerton area. He updated his photos for each of the following sites on 17th December 2025. All of these before and after photos were taken about 1 year apart: –
Before (12/3/24)
Before (15/12/24)
After
Before (21/2/24)
After
Before (6/1/23)
After
Before (12/3/24)
After
Please note that this area in Somerton has had algae build up seasonally for the last couple/few years, which reduces as the summer season progresses.
Society members have also taken these two comparison photos at Second Valley: –
The first one was taken on 5th Dec 2024 (before the HAB).
The second photo (from Second Valley) was taken on 27th January 2026.