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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

THURS 7th JAN

FRI 8th JAN

SAT 9th JAN

WINDS

E/SE 10-15 knots

SE 10-15 knots

SE 15-20 knots

TIDE

Low1.437m @9.01am
High 2.17m @ 3.15pm

Low 1.46m @ 11.00am
High 2.06m @ 4.37pm

High 2.36m @ 6.21am
Low 1.37m @ 12.20pm

REMARKS

During stinger season humans are more likely to be stung by box jellyfish when swimming or wading at northern beaches, however jellyfish stings have occured outside these months.

The jellyfish are difficult to see as they are almost invisible. When an animal or human touches the tentacles, the stinging cells are triggered and fine, hollow threads pierce the victim injecting venom.

The tentacles attach to the victim with the help of a sticky material produced at the same time. The sting victim should be removed from danger and the sting flushed with undiluted vinegar.

WATER TEMP

27.7C - 81.8F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

14m

AT NORMAN

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.

Fish and Colour
One of the most important reasons is communication. With most fish lacking any form of vocalization, the only way to communicate is by sight. This is very important at breeding time and camouflage is another important aspect which makes them less vulnerable to predators and also helps them blend into the coral environment.

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