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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

WED 2nd June

THURS 3rd June

FRI 4th June

WINDS

S/SE 10-15 knots

SE 10-15 knots

S/SE 10-15 knots

TIDE

Low 1.38m @ 8.45am
High 1.50m @ 12.45pm

Low 1.30m @ 10.00am
High 1.51m @ 3.00pm

Low 1.20m @ 10.45am
High 1.63m @ 4.35pm

REMARKS

Different fish have different visions of their world depending on where they live and on the proportions of rods and cones in their eyes.

Reef fish living in shallow water where colours are similar to those on land probably have good colour vision and may see a broader spectrum than many mammals.

These fish are commonly coloured yellow, the best contrast with the predominately blue background.

WATER TEMP

25C - 77F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

16m

AT NORMAN

20m

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.

How Do Fish Communicate
The colour of fish is one of the main forms of communication. With most fish lacking any form of vocalisation, the only way to communicate is by sight. This is very important at breeding time and camouflage is another aspect which makes them less vulnerable to predators and also helps them blend into the corals.

Low Isles, Great Barrier Reef Island

Sail on Wavedancer to an idyllic island. Snorkel, view turtles, explore the island with a marine biologist or just relax under a thatched umbrella.

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