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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

WED 11th NOV

THUR 12th NOV

FRI 13th NOV

WINDS

SE 15-20 knots

TIDE

High 0.88m @ 11.05am
Low 2.59m @ 5.28pm

High 2.22m @ 6.09am
Low 0.84m @ 11.57pm

High 2.41m @ 6.51am
Low 0.84m @ 12.44pm

REMARKS

Some of the largest populations of Dugongs in the world live on the Great Barrier Reef.

Dugongs grow to about 3m long, can weigh up to 400kg and live to be around 70 years of age.

They have a single calf when they are between 6-17 years old and then have calves only once every 2 and a half to 5 years.

WATER TEMP

26.7C - 80.6F

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.

Looking forward to spending the day with you
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