Monthly Archives: July 2014

Taka Ribbon Reef Explorer – Minke Whale trip

Posted on July 31, 2014 by philliplynda

We recently spent three days diving on Taka Ribbon Reef Explorer out of Cairns.  It’s Minke Whale season and we were guaranteed to have a least one encounter with these amazing creatures.  The trip includes a maximum of 15 dives, 5 … Continue reading →

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Guess who’s got a new camera

Posted on July 31, 2014 by philliplynda

We’ve been looking at upgrading my underwater camera setup for the past two years.  Phil has researched and researched.  He has shown me many different options, from large professional kits to the semi-pro cameras and their associated underwater housings.  But … Continue reading →

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Best photos from our recent dive trip to the GBR on Ocean Quest

Posted on July 19, 2014 by philliplynda

We had a great time (as usual) on Ocean Quest, it was only 2 nights and we enjoyed every dive and every minute.  Here are the rest of our photos, in no particular order….   Hope you enjoyed, because we … Continue reading →

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Flat worm in motion

Posted on July 18, 2014 by philliplynda

While on our recent dive trip on Norman Reef we were lucky enough to witness this flatworm.  It was crawling along the ocean floor when I first photographed it.

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School’s in – Bumphead parrotfish bonanza

Posted on July 11, 2014 by philliplynda

We’ve encountered Bumphead parrotfish on many dives during our trips to the Great Barrier Reef, but this time we were delighted with more sightings than ever before.  I’m not sure why this is the case, maybe it has something to do with … Continue reading →

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