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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

WED 30th DEC

THURS 31st DEC

FRI 1st JAN

WINDS

SE/NE 10-15 knots

SE/E 10-15 knots

SE/NE 10-15 knots

TIDE

High 2.91m @ 8.09am
Low 1.03m @ 2.18pm

High 3.07m @ 8.51am
Low 10.94 @ 3.02pm

High 3.15m @ 9.34am
Low 0.91m @ 3.48pm

REMARKS

There are more than 1500 species of fish on the GBR. The smallest fish is the Goby and is just one centimetre long.

The largest fish are the giant cods and groupers. They can weigh up to 400 kilos.

The shape of a fish helps determine where it lives, what it eats and how it catches it's prey.

WATER TEMP

28C - 82F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

12m

AT NORMAN

12m

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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