There was a strong outgoing current on this dive, and lots of fishlife under the pier. Lots of juvenile Moonlighters, often in small groups. A reasonably good-sized school of East Australian Whiting were found to the West of the pier. Several Gunn's Leatherjackets were spotted near the pylons, as well as some Horseshoe and Mosaic Leatherjackets. A large Smooth Ray was poking around, and coming in close for a look at us. Kirsty spotted a Big-belly Seahorse, and a school of Calamary Squid, and an interesting little Sea Cucumber which we couldn't identify.

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Divers: Kirsty Batchelor, Peter Batchelor

Weather/Sea: 5 Kts Southerly.
Visibility: 5 - 6 metres.
Water temperature: 20°C.
Maximum depth: 5 metres.
Time of entry: 9:30
Duration: 90 minutes.