This site contains underwater pictures and dive information from Australia, captured by me, Adriaan G Van Huissteden. I live in the state of Tasmania, so most of my dive locations are in Tasmania.The site includes my gallery of images, equipment lists and contact details, as well as tips and downloads.
Tasmania is Australia’s only island state with a population of 500,000 (December 2008). Hobart, the capital city has a current population of 203,600 and is located in the south of the state.The average maximum daily summer temperatures sit between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius (62 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit) and winter daily between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius (37 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit). We are located below the 40th parallel meaning our summer evenings have long twilights, ideal for diving. Water temperatures in Tasmania can go as low as 6 degrees in some areas.
Tasmania's marine animals range from magnificent southern right whales on the east coast to delicate sea dragons drifting near our giant kelp forests off the east coast. You can dive along side some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere in search of seals, dolphins and other marine life. We have several very rare and special species of marine animals including Hand Fish. Our sponge gardens and under water caves are also truly amazing.
Tasmanian waters have many introduced marine pests that are threatening the current balance around the coast. Some of these include Urchins, Sea Stars, Japanese seaweed, and the Green Crab. A link to the Dive Survey site can be found in the links section.
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