Keeping the Rapid Bay jetty underwater camera lens clean
AusOcean’s Trek Hopton sent in video footage from the Rapid Bay jetty underwater camera showing what appears to be a western cleaner clingfish on the lens of the camera. It…
There has never been a better time than now to become a member of the Marine Life Society of South Australia!
JOIN THE MARINE LIFE SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NOW! There has never been a better time than now to become a member of the Marine Life Society of South Australia!…
What to do with old fishing gear found while snorkeling or diving?
Divers and snorkelers often come across discarded or entangled fishing gear underwater. Unsurprisingly, the problem is most pronounced around rocky points or jetty structures where people regularly fish. Responsible divers…
The Taking of Wide-angle photos 1/2 Above Water and 1/2 Below Water
When David Muirhead sent some wide-angle photos 1/2 above water and 1/2 below water to Scoresby Shepherd (incl. the above image), he received this response from him: – “I’ve always…
The unveiling of Reg Sprigg’s dive chamber at the Patawalonga, Glenelg North, SA
A long list of lucky events led to me attending the recent unveiling of Reg Sprigg’s dive chamber at Glenelg North (with my wife Noeleen). The dive chamber has been…
Testing a Shark Shield while snorkeling at Marino
Having used a scuba-model Shark Shield for many years, I recently had the privilege of testing the new snorkeling version which Mike Wescombe-Down of the Coastal Waters Dive Club kindly…