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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

WED 6th JAN

THURS 7th JAN

SUN 8th JAN

WINDS

SE 15-20 knots

SE 10-15 knots

TIDE

Low 1.17m @ 7.11am
High 2.37m @ 1.54pm

Low 1.43m @ 9.01am
High 2.17m @ 3.15pm

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

REMARKS

Jellyfish have a two-part life cycle. The first stage is the familiar free-swimming bell shape stage.

The polyp is the less known stage which forms after egg and sperm combine. The polyp stage is normally very small and not free-swimming, instead attaching to rocks, corals and shells.

Prior to summer the polyp starts to shed parts of it's body, each of which grow to form the swimming jellyfish stage.

WATER TEMP

28C - 82F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

16m

AT NORMAN

14m

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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