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September 10, 2018

Four Things to Know About Coral Spawning

Happens once a year Coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef happens only once a year. Colonies and species of coral polyps simultaneously releasing tiny egg […]

March 20, 2018

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See in 3D…. dive for free (+ free nitrox at the Yongala!)

With hundreds of thousands of visitors set to descend on Queensland this April, we have front row seats to the quietest, ‘Great’-est show on the Coast […]

November 27, 2017

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Christmas gift ideas for Divers, Snorkellers & Ocean Lovers

With less than a month to go until Christmas, it’s time to start finding that special something for the thalassophile (aka Ocean Adorer) in your life. […]

November 17, 2017

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What is Coral Spawning and why is 2017 so special?

Coral Spawning is like Christmas Day for reef colonies all over the world! While many of us may think of coral as a plant or […]

July 3, 2017

Humpback Whales Yongala Wreck Townsville

Humpback Whales at the SS Yongala Wreck

The 2017 Humpback Whale season has started off with a bang! Our lucky divers were in for the shock of their lives, when this amazing giant […]

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Moody days on the Museum of Underwater Art.@broo

Moody days on the Museum of Underwater Art.@brookemilesphotography captured this when swimming through the ART-ificial forest at the Coral Greenhouse.#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

Take your selfies to a new level!Get on board on

Take your selfies to a new level!Get on board one of our whale watching tours, before the gentle giants head back to cooler waters.#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

One of our guests captured this stunning video on

One of our guests captured this stunning video on a trip to Magnetic Island. The wildlife is in abundance waiting for you to come say hi 🐠📸 @theonlyilya#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

We love being on the water all year round, but the

We love being on the water all year round, but there's something extra special when it's whale migration season!These big beauties are making their annual migration route along the Humpback Highway, and Townsville is the perfect pitstop for them.Join us on a scenic 4 hour whale watching experience by booking here https://bit.ly/2Tn6NcM#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

How stunning is John Brewer Reef! 😍Here's our

How stunning is John Brewer Reef! 😍Here's our boat moored at the Museum of Underwater Art site, taking a bunch of eager explorers on an underwater adventure.📸 @vanessahillphoto#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

A local diver and student marine scientist gets so

A local diver and student marine scientist gets some BIG help during the biodiversity surveys at the SS Yongala! Giant Groupers (Epinephelus lanceolatus) are common visitors of the wreck - if they are around, you won't miss them!You can find more details about preparing for a scuba dive on our blog https://bit.ly/36E70LUImage: Matt Curnock#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

We can't wait to head out to the SS Yongala tomorr

We can't wait to head out to the SS Yongala tomorrow! No doubt we'll see some of our marine friends enjoying the weekend, and maybe even some whales cruising past the wreck!There's still spots left on tomorrow's adventure, so if you're a scuba diver looking for a bit of added adventure this Saturday book a trip to the SS Yongala here https://bit.ly/3kklLLD#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

Check out this beautiful creature, found swimming

Check out this beautiful creature, found swimming the depths of the SS Yongala site.The Humphead or Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) has some of the most extraordinary skin patterns - have a close look at them! They are commonly seen resting next to or swimming among the bushy black coral colonies.Image: Matt Curnock

TRAFFIC ON THE SS YONGALAAt the SS Yongala, off

TRAFFIC ON THE SS YONGALAAt the SS Yongala, off the coast of Ayr, it's easy to get distracted and blocked by walls of fish! But it just adds to the beauty of the wreck and the experience as a whole.Show us your funniest underwater snap of a fish.Image: Matt Curnock#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

Corals in the order Antipatharia are known as blac

Corals in the order Antipatharia are known as black corals because of the colour of their skeleton but the polyps can have different colourations. This pink Myriopathes sp. at the SS Yongala stands out majestically next to the wreck.We take certified divers to the shipwreck site every Wednesday and Friday. Or get a group together and book a private charter to experience the reef in a unforgettable way!You can book a charter experience at https://bit.ly/3i4KCjOImage: Erika Gress#lovethereef #adrenalinsnorkelanddive #EyeontheReef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef

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March 26, 2019

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Tempering Concerns Raised About Trying Scuba Diving

by: Julia Saper After recently passing my PADI instructor examinations, I tried to encourage a few close friends to let me certify them as Open Water […]

March 21, 2019

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Travelling Around Australia – Fly or Drive?

Australia is a popular tourist destination for people around the world. In 2018 9.2 million tourists visited Australia – and for good reason. Australia is a […]

October 16, 2018

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A Guide to Becoming a Divemaster

By: Jenny James A Guide to Becoming a Diving Instructor Ask any diver if they’ve ever considered quitting their day job and becoming a full-time instructor, […]

October 10, 2018

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Diving at the Molte Wreck; A Quick Scuba Fix

Need to get your scuba fix but the boats are full this weekend? Don’t worry, you can still go scuba diving without having to get on […]