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Happiness at last- by divezax added 2003-12-01
- October 23rd, 2002. I just finished my open water course. As well as the pool dives and the class room stuff, Mornington pier was dived twice, Portsea pier once and the boat dive; wow. ...
The Aaron Ward- by ron.j added 2003-11-22
- ... He told a story of a great battle between the Americans and Japanese where many ships were sunk from both sides and how under terrible conditions the men fought and died, we were totally enthralled couldn't get enough ...
Grey Nurse Diving- by David Arthur - Aquatic Images added 2003-11-07
- For about the last 3 years I have been diving a site 5 nautical miles off the east coast of NSW at Laurieton. At the beginning my friend and I travelled out here (with an accompanying boat) in a 4m rubber duck. Why go out so far? ...
When I learnt - ships were made of wood and men were made of steel- by Ric Mingramm added 2003-10-31
- I was fortunate enough to be paid to gain my PADI qualification through the Royal Australian Navy and was ably instructed by ProDive and Kevin Deakin. Being the macho Navy types ...
Razor Sharp- by Tanya added 2003-10-23
- I was set for Lady Elliot Island. I had just finished my Open Water Course and was ready to finally embark on my first diving holiday. My friend Megan had joined me as she had finished her course as well and we were lucky to get a great deal over Easter ...
The Convert- by Aly Jennings added 2003-10-11
- A mate said my kit was archaic Stuck with 35 mil and my negs He offered me one of his new fangled toys To lend, clipped next to my regs. WINNER - Best article October 2003
So you thought the Ocean had marvellous creatures to see!- by Ric Mingramm added 2003-10-11
- In 2003 having been dry for the bulk of a number of years due to having a young family I finally broke through and was able to get both my sons PADI accredited. Hallelujah, I now had an excuse to go diving ...
URALBA- by Bob T added 2003-10-11
- We bounce across the sea in the new morning, looking back to where suburban Melbourne unfolds the Sunday morning paper and reaches for another croissant. We’re heading for history in the shape of a sunken ship, and I’m heading for a meeting with my father ...
Whale Of a Time- by Peter added 2003-10-11
- It was the 14th June 2003, the ocean side of Flinders reef off beautiful Moreton Island just off Brisvegas, Queensland Australia ... The water was calm and clear (up to 15 metres visibility) ...
The Wobby - an unknown shark species- by Charlie Huveneers added 2003-09-18
- Wobbegongs are cryptic, bottom-dwelling sharks that occur on the continental shelves of warm-temperate to tropcial waters of the western Pacific. They inhabit rocky and coral reefs or sandy bottoms, from the intertidal area to depths of at least 110 m. Wobbegongs are best distinguished by their flattened head ... WINNER best story September 2003
Geeks Underwater- by Samurai added 2003-09-09
- What happens when 5 landlubber geeks go diving at one of the worlds most beautiful dive locations? Lots of salty water, the smell of fear and plenty of fun! I know because I’m a self confessed computer geek and I take breathing for granted every day of my life. I’m told Julian Rocks where we went diving, is one of the worlds best dive spots ...
Waterfall Bay Caves on Tasman Peninsula- by Karen Gowlett-Holmes added 2003-09-03
- The Tasman Peninsula by nature of its topography is mainly only dived by boat. The cliff height on the east coast averages 250 metres for all but Pirates and Fortesque Bays from Tasman Island at the south tip of the Tasman Peninsula to almost Dunalley at the top of the Forestier Peninsula ...
What are we?- by Ákos Lumnitzer added 2003-08-29
- We are chubby, could be considered kind of cute – depending on one’s own perception of the word cute – have pectoral fins that can resemble feet, use fake devices to catch our food. Have you got any ideas yet of our identity? ...
Sponges: More Than Just a Bathroom Accessory- by Wandy Hochgrebe added 2003-08-23
- One animal that every diver will have encountered, because they don't hide or swim away and are mostly brightly coloured: the sponge. Sponges are single or colonial animals which body bears many pores. Hence the name of its Phylum: Porifera (Latin porus, 'pore'; ferre, 'to bear').
Grey Nurse Shark - 300 left and counting- by Loretta Ranieri added 2003-08-22
- The Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus), like all sharks, is a top order predator that plays a very important role in the marine food chain. It is one of Australia’s most popular sharks and a favourite among divers.
