Why I love cold water diving...

Mel.B · Nov 12, 2006

Ok, I might have been wearing 7mm of neoprene and the water was only 16C (60F), but the air temp was a lovely 26C (78F) and the viz under the pier was easily 15m+.

I knew it was going to be a great dive as soon as I jumped in and found 4 of these guys together. I think I must have counted at least 30 for the dive...

Who you looking at...

Fathers Club meeting...

Mel.b

alcina · Nov 12, 2006

Wow - look at those eggs!!

Nice dive

Jcsgt · Nov 12, 2006

Those are outstanding! Where were you diving, anyway?

Mel.B · Nov 12, 2006

Thanks

This is my secret location:ignore: ...I could tell you but then - well you know!

LOL, JK! This is a really well known pier dive in Melbourne, Australia called Flinders pier. You always see the dragons, it just depends on how many. I've dived it quite a few times and yesterday was the most dragons I have ever seen and also the first time I've seen the males with eggs.

mel

Jcsgt · Nov 12, 2006

Ah, Australia!

I didn't realize how nice the colder water dives were, there. I must visit! However, it's gonna have to wait until I get my dry suit.

akscubaduck1 · Nov 12, 2006

I love my cold water dives. Mine are in the low 40's as far as water temps. But those photos are some of the greatest i've ever seen. What part of Australia were these taken?

Tassie_Rohan · Nov 12, 2006

Outstanding shots Mel! They are my favorite fish in the sea and your shots are fantasic.

Flinders Pier just got added to my list of must do dive sites - I'm lucky to see just one per dive at most locations in tassie.

Can't wait to get down there at Xmas and get some proper cold water dives in....

Cheers,
Rohan.

Mel.B · Nov 12, 2006

I don't think I could do low 40s! The coldest we get here is low 50s.

The temperate diving in melbourne has to be some of the best in the world. It certainly wasn't what i expected when i started diving. Just as colourful and beautiful as any tropical reef but in its own way.

Tassie rohan... are you coming to Melbourne? If you want a buddy, just send me a PM and I'd be happy to show you around.

M

clgsamson · Nov 12, 2006

lets see if Mike wants to dive in cold water...

Nice series, Mel....I like the 1st pic very much.

Mel.B · Nov 12, 2006

LOL caloy...mike wore 8mm at Nusa lembongan:11: ...somehow I don't seem him coming to Melbourne any time soon :rofl3:

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