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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

MON 5th July

TUES 6th JULY

WED 7th JULY

WINDS

SE 20-30 knots

SE 20-25 knots

TIDE

Low 1.04m @ 10.56am
High 1.91m @ 5.51pm

Low 0.91m @ 11.23am
High 2.10m @ 6.17pm

High 1.81m @ 5.26am
Low 0.76m @ 11.54pm

REMARKS

Also known as prawn killers, Mantis Shrimps are voracious predators feeding on other crustaceans and small fish.

They live amongst the coral and in burrows in the sand. The claws on these creatures are quite formidable and come in to forms - clubs or spears.

Shrimps possessing club claws use them to smash the legs off other crustaceans and to crack open the shell. Those with spear-like claws can strike and kill fish and other animals at a speed of a 0.22 calibre bullet.

WATER TEMP

24.5C - 76F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

16m

AT NORMAN

16m

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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