Description:
Australia offers some fantastic scuba diving with a broad range of marine life, and Sydney as the gateway to Australia offers diving unequalled by any large city. A recent study revealed that Sydney has more marine species than any other harbour in the world. Some 600 marine animals have already been identified and we can be sure that they all have not been found yet. One of the great attractions of diving around Sydney is its abundant marine life. People come specifically to Sydney to dive with the Weedy Seadragons and the inquisitive Blue Groper (which actually is a Wrasse!). The chance of encountering both of these is nearly 100% year-round!
Details:
Nearest commercial airport: Sydney
Average watertemp: Min 15 - Max 20 oCelcius.
Average visibility: 5 Horizontal metres
Bottom composition: Sand, Rocks, Vegetation
Dive conditions: Salt water
Seasonality: Diving is good all year around but the best diving is July to September.
Marinelife in the area:
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Coastal fish & Reef Life
The Blue Groper and the Weedy Dragonfish for which Sydney is famous!
Eagle rays
Humpback whales
Moray eels
Sand tiger sharks (Ragged Tooth)
In Australia commonly referred to as Grey Nurse Shark.
Stingrays
Probability of encounter: 0%, 0 > 60%, 60 > 90%, 90 > 100%
Nearest commercial airport: Sydney
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0 > 60%, 
60 > 90%, 
90 > 100%