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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

MON 18th JAN

TUES 19th JAN

WED 20th JAN

WINDS

Variable 5-10 knots

NW/NE 10-15 knots

E/SE 15-20 knots

TIDE

High 2.51m @ 10.38am
Low 1.31m @ 5.00pm

High 2.39m @ 11.01am
Low 1.35m @ 5.31pm

High 2.25m @ 11.27am
Low 1.39m @ 6.11pm

REMARKS

The Crown-of -Thorns Seastar was once an animal of great controversy causing terrible damage to the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef.

Research has indicated that the Crown-of-Thorns is only found in this habitat and a native species to Australian waters.

The role that the seastar plays by eating coral polyps forms a population control, making room for new coral reefs to form.

WATER TEMP

29C - 84F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

16m

AT NORMAN

16-18m

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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