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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

MON 26th OCT

TUES 27th OCT

WED 28th OCT

WINDS

SE/NE 10-15 knots

SE/E 15-20 knots

TIDE

Low 1.17m @ 10.18am
High 2.25m @ 5.15pm

High 1.71m @ 5.38am
Low 1.09m @ 11.04pm

High 1.86m @ 6.04am
Low 1.02m @ 11.41pm

REMARKS

There are over 30,000 species of crustaceans on the GBR. These include shrimps, crabs, crayfish and barnacles as well as many smaller and less well known animals.

If caught, crustaceans are able to quickly break off their appendages to get away, as they have special breaking-off points near the body. These appendages are easily grown back.

A crab will shed it's shell when it is too small and will then grow a new and bigger one. Some crabs will use another animals shell as it's home while it's shell is growing.

WATER TEMP

27C - 80F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

18m

AT NORMAN

15m

We receive an updated weather report directly from our crew living at Agincourt Reef at 7.30am each morning. Please call for further information, such as cloud cover, as often weather conditions will be different at the reef to the mainland.

Corals
Whilst you are at the reef, have a close look at the different types of coral. Staghorn corals form vast beds in the protected shallow lagoons, and are one of the most abundant and colourful of all corals. Boulder corals are solid and can be very old (up to 1000 years), with soft corals occupying the reef flats and reef fronts as they are more adept at dealing with wave motion.

Silversonic

For fun and adventure, our dive and snorkel vessel visits three different reef sites. Book your adventure through your tour desk.

Looking forward to spending the day with you
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