2011-07-03

Diving with whales


Saturday was amazing! The boat ride alone was great, which took us through the heads out of Port Jackson and into the Tasman Sea. Some miles off Dee Why we were diving at a small reef with nice kelp beds, fields of sponges and ascidians, caves and crevices. We saw Port-Jackson Sharks, Wobbegong Sharks, Giant Cuttlefish, a ginormous Octopus and loads of other animals. But what was even better: In about 25 m depth, Jasmin could hear the songs of Humpback Whales migrating north where they will give birth to the next generation. After the second dive, a goup of four whales was approaching. As we were still in our suits, we tried to see them under water. Unfortunately, the visibility was less than the ~20 m distance in which the Humpbacks passed by. Still, it was the best experience ever!!!!
Further sightings of that day: Shy Albatross, Little Shearwater, div. Petrels and Gannets. What a day already. Coming home, Mariella, Lucille and Maja were already preparing some Barbie and Lucille got some nice wines out of her cellar. Puhh.. couldn't wish for more!

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