Schooling pink maomao and blue maomao
Princes Arch Pinnacle
Three Kings Islands
30 March 2007
These spotted black grouper (Epinephelus damelii) have been living for decades in this crack at North East Island. When divers approach they will curiously come out to inspect the new arrivals and then gradually retreat back into the crack. I counted ten fish on this dive but there may well have been more.
Dentist's Cavity
Three Kings Islands
31 March 2007
Oculina virgosa or ivory coral is common at the Three Kings and can be reliably found on overhanging rock faces at depths of 25 metres or more. It is found here at the Dentists Cavity a little shallower than normal at around 18 metres depth.
Dentist's Cavity
Three Kings Islands
31 March 2007
Linda at work on the Elingamite wreck site. The scarlet wrasses (Pseudolabrus miles) are constant companions on these dives and seem to be strongly attracted by the divers' acvitities. Depth: 38 metres.
Elingamite wreck site, West Island
Three Kings Islands
31 March 2007
The porthole which can be made out in this photo was recovered by Neil on subsequent trip.
Elingamite wreck site, West Island
Three Kings Islands
31 March 2007
Neil's photo of demoiselles amongst gorgonian fans at about 45 metres depth. We goofed a little on this dive and failed to find the crack through the pinnacle.
Princes Arch Pinnacle
Three Kings Islands
30 March 2007
Harley breaking up crud and finding a few coins on the back of Astrea. West King Island is in the background.
Three Kings Islands
31 March 2007
Me.
Three Kings Islands
Me, Astrea, sunset, North West Bay.
Three Kings Islands
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