Perth Shore Dive

International Cleanup Day 2008

2008-07-20T01:56:00.000-07:00

Take the Plunge for International Cleanup day - September 20, 2008Project Aware

Dive Ski & Surf Cleanup Day 2007

2007-10-22T04:47:00.000-07:00

Over half a tonne of this!Sasha, from Dive Ski & Surf, reports:We had 47 divers and twelve land crew who managed to collect over half a tonne of rubbish from Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in 2 hours.It's amazing how much we were able recover in only 2 hours in such a small and concentrated area of water and it is sad to think how thoughtless people can be with an 'out of sight, out of mind'

Cape to Cape Beach Clean Up 2007

2007-10-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

Rigby and Sam Jones helped clean up Injidup BeachThe 3rd annual Cape to Cape Beach Clean Up was held over the weekend, Oct 13 & 14. Over 300 volunteers registered to clean up local beaches between Augusta, Cape Naturaliste and even as far north as Dalyellup. Initial data is coming in and it looks like we will beat last year's results.Volunteers at Flinders Bay, AugustaTo date we had 15 bags of

Diving Plaza Cleanup Day 2007

2007-10-15T00:33:00.000-07:00

Diving Plaza International Cleanup gang after their dive.Kaoru Takasa of Diving Plaza reports a successful Cleanup Day with 31 divers in the water at Mosman Jetty on the river. A fun outing for all involved, with post dive pizza to round out the morning.

Scuba2 Shore Dive November 2007

2007-10-12T06:02:00.000-07:00

Scuba2 will be holding their monthly shore dive at the Western Australian Marine Research Labs on Sunday, November the 18th. The site is west and north of the WA Marine Labs and is at the centre of the Watermans Observation Area within the Marmion Marine Park. It is an ideal site for the less experienced diver as it is approx 6m max depth.For details contact Mark Dyson dysonm@iinet.net.au.

Black Diamond Lake

2007-09-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

The vibrant blue of the former coal mine Black Diamond Lake, Ferguson Road, Allanson, near Collie Western Australia. I have heard of locals diving here, though know nothing more about the lake. I certainly wouldn't recommend anyone dive here without finding more information or local regulations relating to the lake.I can say if you are diving at Stockton Lake you should visit Black Diamond to see

Scuba2 Shore Dive October 2007

2007-09-15T03:05:00.000-07:00

Scuba2 will be holding their monthly shore dive at North Mole on Sunday, October the 21st. This is a great site for practising your navigation skills trying to find the Gareenup wreck.Contact Mark Dyson dysonm@iinet.net.au.

More Project AWARE International Cleanup Days

2007-09-15T02:59:00.000-07:00

Did you miss Project AWARE's International Cleanup Day today? You did some cleaning and want to do more? There are two more cleanup days organised.Cleanup 07/10/07Dive Ski & SurfFemantle, WA08 93364355info@diveskisurf.comLocation: Fremantle Fishing Boat HarbourCleanup 13/10/07Tangaroa Blue OceanDunsborough, Western Australia0410166684heidi@tangaroablue.com(Marine Photobank from (c) 1990 Bob

Stockton Lake

2007-09-14T20:57:00.001-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of camping at Stockton Lake with Scuba2 club members. I had planned to spend a weekend diving and socialising at the lake, but, work put a stop to that.The lake was once a coal mine and has a maximum depth of 32m. On the day I was there visability was about 50cm, the reason for this, I was told, was that recent rain was being pumped from a nearby coal mine. Apparently

Project AWARE International Cleanup Day

2007-09-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow (Sept. 15, 2007) is Project AWARE International Cleanup Day. You can help make clean waters a reality by volunteering to join a shoreline or underwater cleanup. A number of cleanups are being organised in Western Australia on 3 separate dates.Cleanups 15/09/07Dave BuysRockingham, Western Australia0411 738 024Location: Garden islandMindarie Dive AcademyJoondalup, Western Australia08

Scuba2 Shore Dive September 2007

2007-09-12T08:10:00.000-07:00

Scuba2 will be holding their monthly shore dive at Robb Jetty on Sunday, September the 16th. This is a great little site with soft corals, seahorses, nudibranches, and is a Port Jackson shark nursery as well. Contact Mark Dyson dysonm@iinet.net.au.

10 Year Protection For Swan Cobbler

2007-08-29T03:47:00.000-07:00

Since July 6, 2007, new Western Australian Department of Fisheries rules prevent both recreational and commercial fishers taking cobbler, Cnidoglanis macrocephalus, from the Swan River. Department of Fisheries Management Officer for the South West Bioregion, Clinton Syers, said in a media statement "cobbler stocks in the Swan and Canning have fallen significantly, primarily due to environmental

Trawler Mudtrails From Space

2007-08-29T02:39:00.000-07:00

Kyle Van Houtan, Ph.D. (© DigitalGlobe/Marine Photobank)Researchers Kyle Van Houtan & Daniel Pauly claim they have found evidence of damage incurred by bottom trawling. Using satellite images, the research supports the view that fishing with rockhoppers and dredges harms the ocean more than any other human activity. In fact, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch claim "near Australia, bottom

Have You Seen A Dragon?

2007-08-28T06:20:00.000-07:00

Have you seen a weedy seadragon, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus, or a leafy seadragon, Phycodurus eques? Dragon Search, a national monitoring program, encourages members of the public to report sightings to assist research into dragon distribution, habitat requirements and management priorities. You can report online here. Dragon Search also publishes a Diving Code of Conduct: Diving with Dragons.

Phosphorus Action Group

2007-08-26T22:47:00.000-07:00

Did you know the fertiliser we put on our gardens in the Perth metropolitan area is the largest threat to the health of the Swan and Canning Rivers? That nitrogen and phosphates promote algal blooms? That there is a direct connection between our backyards and our rivers? Want to know more? Click over to the Phosphorus Action Group (PAG) to find out how you can help our rivers. PAG can also visit

Healthy Rivers - Getting Involved

2007-08-26T19:08:00.000-07:00

The Swan River Trust has a number of publications available for download to encourage people to 'get involved' in maintaining the health of the Swan and Canning Rivers.Tip sheets include:Keeping our rivers healthyBoating to keep our rivers healthyFishing to keep our rivers healthyFind out more about the Swan and Canning Cleanup Program here.

Australian Coral Reef Society Conference

2007-08-25T01:53:00.000-07:00

The Australian Coral Reef Society will be holding their 83rd Conference at Fremantle, Western Australia, on the 9th-11th of October 2007. Learn more here.

Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide

2007-08-25T01:11:00.000-07:00

On Thursday West Australian author Tim Winton launched an expanded edition of Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide at the famed Sydney restaurant Billy Kwong. Published by the Australian Marine Conservation Society, the guide offers advice on the sustainable consumption of seafood. The guide and 2 handy sized sustainable seafood cards are available online for $9.95 from AMCS.

Cockburn Sound Coral

2007-08-23T18:36:00.000-07:00

A 2006 survey initiated by the Cockburn Sound Management Council and the Swan Catchment Council has identified (approx.) 50 hard coral colonies at two separate sites in Cockburn Sound. The survey was assisted by divers from the Underwater Explorers Club. A report identifying coral abundance, size and type, the Cockburn Sound Coral Survey, was prepared by the UEC Environmental Officer.Hard coral

Halt The Salt

2007-08-21T02:52:00.000-07:00

Perth Shore Dive jumps on board the campaign to Halt The Salt. The campaign opposes the construction of one of the world's largest salt mines next to the extremely fragile Exmouth Gulf."Exmouth Gulf is one of the richest marine environments in Australia. It is a nursery for humpback whales, dugong and turtles. The mangrove systems on the eastern margins are areas of high primary productivity,

BHP Jetty Closed To Divers

2007-08-21T01:52:00.000-07:00

The BHP Jetty, James Point, Cockburn Sound, Kwinana, Western Australia has been closed to all swimmers and divers by Fremantle Ports.

Sunfish Sighted Off Cottesloe

2007-08-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Channel 7 News reports a sunfish has been spotted off Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia. Two types of sunfish visit WA waters; short sunfish, Mola ramsayi, and oblong sunfish, Triurus laevis. Sunfish dorsal fins are often mistakenly identified as large sharks.Sunfish are a pelagic species that prefer deep oceans, although sightings off Perth are infrequent. Sunfish can grow up to 3m long

Busselton Jetty NOT Off Limits To Divers

2007-08-19T23:51:00.000-07:00

Busselton Shire has reconsidered the banning of SCUBA diving under the Busselton Jetty. The Jetty is now NOT off limits to divers. The Shire now advises the end of the Jetty is unstable and that divers should take care.

South Mole

2007-08-19T04:41:00.000-07:00

An easy shore dive. A good alternative to North Mole. First dive site for many Perth divers.Rating Easy.Depth 8m.Viz 5-8m.Access Difficult entry.LocationSouth Mole, Fleet StreetFremantle, Western Australia.Google MapView Larger MapYou can drag the map with your mouse, and double-click to zoom. Learn more about using Google Maps here.DescriptionDive along the granite boulders of the mole. Take a

Western Australia Weather Forecasts

2007-08-18T08:08:00.000-07:00

Australian Bureau of MeteorologyOfficial government weather reports.BuoyweatherGlobal marine weather site.WA Department of Planning & InfrastructureWave data from buoys located off the Western Australian coast.SeabreezeOnline weather site.Ocean OutlookAnother online weather site.Water TemperatureWestern Australian Tide PredictionsWestern Australian Department of Planning & Infrastructure.