Great Barrier Reef WARNING LOTS OF PHOTOS! - Page 26

Angel*Fish · 03/30/2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by edr42
Oh, i am pleased to say that Bluey is still very much in residence in Sydney, i caught up with him over christmas

I so happy to see him alive and well! He looks older and his mouth looks a little beat up.

FUA · 03/31/2009, 04:22 AM

just want to say it again......love this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!

melev · 03/31/2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edr42
Melev, yes! i just checked my pms, id be happy to knock something up, as im one of the aquarists there, but it could take a little bit of time, as im flat out at the moment.
Will keep you updated,

Bumping this thought because I want to pursue it when you have the time in your schedule.

ImASaltyDogg · 04/02/2009, 12:00 AM

Really nice thread, love those pictures.

Coral C's · 04/02/2009, 05:48 PM

I just booked our flights to go Port Douglas Australia for vacation in June. Do you happen to know that area and if so do you have any recommendations on what to do there?
Any help would be appreciated.

mr evolution · 04/09/2009, 02:47 PM

thanks for all the great photos

TJ · 04/09/2009, 02:54 PM

Go Bluey!!!

johnatan2007 · 05/07/2009, 06:44 PM

very nice

Johnny C · 05/30/2009, 03:52 AM

To the OP:

Wow... thank you SO MUCH for all of the amazing photos. After viewing this thread (and several other ones like it), I'm pretty confident that by the end of the year I'll have purchased a plane ticket to go.

Question is... you gonna give me the ropes on snorkeling/diving, and introduce me to Big Blue?

You'll have a PM coming your way soon my friend. This is something I NEED to do before college is over!

edr42 · 05/30/2009, 04:09 AM

Alright, time for an update methinks.
Been rather busy lately, having snared myself a full time job looking after the worlds largest living coral reef tank at ReefHQ in Townsville, which im pretty happy with. =)
Lots of diving, lots of playing around with tanks, and now i get paid to do both!
New camera should be coming soon, a nikon D300, probably in an Ikelite set up, and there are many many new photos for me to sort through and share!
Thanks to everyone for you kinds remarks, and im glad to see the number of people who have decided to come visit and see the GBR for themselves after seeing this thread.

Coral Cs - I havent had much experience in Port Douglas, but it has some very reputable operators, and is in a good spot, so i think your in for a good time. I have heard good things about a boat called Haba (i think) that runs out from there.

CaliDreaminjC - No worries, and when you do make it over here, makes sure you let me know and id be happy to introduce you to the wonderful world of scuba. And of course introduce you to the critters that lie below (including bluey, VW, and all the others)

Melev, when i get some spare time ill start working on that piece you were after, but it could take a little while. Let me know if you have a deadline or a specific time frame. Settled in with the job now, so it should be much easier!

More photos to come soon...

TulsaReefer · 05/30/2009, 07:02 AM

Looks like I'll be heading over in a month! I got lucky and a business trip came up to do a few days in Adelaide, and I was able to extend the trip and fly up to Cains for an extra 6 days on my way home at no extra cost for the airfare.

I'm shopping for live aboard trips out of Cairns. I'm also finishing my Advanced Open Water certification this weekend (so I can do some night diving). And then Peak Performance Bouyancy specialty next weekend.

Any tips for diving in early July? I've heard the winds can be pretty strong, and water a bit on the cooler side. I'm planning on bringing my 3mm full wetsuit. Anything else I should consider packing, other than a hand full of 16GB memory cards for my camera?

melev · 05/31/2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by edr42
Melev, when i get some spare time ill start working on that piece you were after, but it could take a little while. Let me know if you have a deadline or a specific time frame. Settled in with the job now, so it should be much easier!

There is no deadline. Just whenever you feel you can take the time to do so. When you do, I'll forward it to Team RC so it can be considered. I think it would be a very good feature.

Coral C's · 05/31/2009, 02:20 PM

where is this aquarium at? We are going to be in Cairns June 14th to June 26 and are looking for things to do. Of course swimming the reef is one of them

dougie · 05/31/2009, 11:40 PM

reefhq is in townsville around 350 km south of cairns, about 5 hrs drive.

KuyaMark · 07/02/2009, 10:39 PM

wow beautiful pics

bsylv91 · 07/08/2009, 07:00 PM

these are some of the coolest pics ive ever seen. the massive size of the reefs just make me want to go get certified in SCUBA.

rick8335 · 08/02/2009, 06:55 AM

so jelous

rort · 08/10/2009, 03:29 PM

Yes! Bump for some more pictures! ;-)

sam11909 · 09/09/2009, 03:31 PM

AMAZING! I love the pictures, keep them coming!

sam11909 · 09/09/2009, 03:31 PM

delete, I hate double posts!

TJ · 09/09/2009, 07:04 PM

been a long time since I've tagged along on this thread, but it's still just as enjoyable as the first time u posted pics.... !

rkaires · 10/16/2009, 08:04 PM

OMG! Truly amazing.

austinh · 10/18/2009, 10:15 AM

wow... i just spent 3 hrs scrolling through this thread and seen so many amazing pics i dont know where to begin but thanks for sharing them with us and wish i could have found this earlier to help out with the camera funding

underwaterfirefighter · 10/18/2009, 05:48 PM

WOW! What an incredible thread. Your pics are awesome. I recently broke my foot and tore tendons and ligaments. I will have to have surgery on Friday morning to fuse bones together. I have really enjoyed this thread as all I have been able to do for the past week is lie on the sofa with my foot propped up. I will definatly be looking forward to more of your pics and posts as I will have three months of recovery.
Thank you for sharing your incredible journey,
Dave

semigodd154 · 11/16/2009, 06:15 PM

just a little bump maybe get this going again

04/02/2009, 12:00 AM	#629
ImASaltyDogg Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 17	Really nice thread, love those pictures. __________________ Isaiah 41:31 They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up on wings as an eagle. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Current Tank Info: 2.5, 5.5, 10, 55 gallon all saltwater

04/02/2009, 05:48 PM	#630
Coral C's Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 981	I just booked our flights to go Port Douglas Australia for vacation in June. Do you happen to know that area and if so do you have any recommendations on what to do there? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ Coral C's ;) Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Tank & 34 Gallon Solana

04/09/2009, 02:47 PM	#631
mr evolution Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 69	thanks for all the great photos __________________ 120G Reef build doing it the Herbie HOB Current Tank Info: 120G Reef build doing it the Herbie HOB

05/30/2009, 03:52 AM	#634
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	To the OP: Wow... thank you SO MUCH for all of the amazing photos. After viewing this thread (and several other ones like it), I'm pretty confident that by the end of the year I'll have purchased a plane ticket to go. Question is... you gonna give me the ropes on snorkeling/diving, and introduce me to Big Blue? You'll have a PM coming your way soon my friend. This is something I NEED to do before college is over! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

05/30/2009, 07:02 AM	#636
TulsaReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,252	Looks like I'll be heading over in a month! I got lucky and a business trip came up to do a few days in Adelaide, and I was able to extend the trip and fly up to Cains for an extra 6 days on my way home at no extra cost for the airfare. I'm shopping for live aboard trips out of Cairns. I'm also finishing my Advanced Open Water certification this weekend (so I can do some night diving). And then Peak Performance Bouyancy specialty next weekend. Any tips for diving in early July? I've heard the winds can be pretty strong, and water a bit on the cooler side. I'm planning on bringing my 3mm full wetsuit. Anything else I should consider packing, other than a hand full of 16GB memory cards for my camera? __________________ Lee Current Tank Info: 220G mixed tank, LPS, zoas, and softies. New 200 in-wall at my new house.

03/31/2009, 04:22 AM	#627
FUA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 863	just want to say it again......love this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!

04/09/2009, 02:54 PM	#632
TJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237	Go Bluey!!!

05/07/2009, 06:44 PM	#633
johnatan2007 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lincolnwood Posts: 386	very nice

05/30/2009, 04:09 AM	#635
edr42 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Townsville, (on the Great Barrier Reef) Posts: 355	Alright, time for an update methinks. Been rather busy lately, having snared myself a full time job looking after the worlds largest living coral reef tank at ReefHQ in Townsville, which im pretty happy with. =) Lots of diving, lots of playing around with tanks, and now i get paid to do both! New camera should be coming soon, a nikon D300, probably in an Ikelite set up, and there are many many new photos for me to sort through and share! Thanks to everyone for you kinds remarks, and im glad to see the number of people who have decided to come visit and see the GBR for themselves after seeing this thread. Coral Cs - I havent had much experience in Port Douglas, but it has some very reputable operators, and is in a good spot, so i think your in for a good time. I have heard good things about a boat called Haba (i think) that runs out from there. CaliDreaminjC - No worries, and when you do make it over here, makes sure you let me know and id be happy to introduce you to the wonderful world of scuba. And of course introduce you to the critters that lie below (including bluey, VW, and all the others) Melev, when i get some spare time ill start working on that piece you were after, but it could take a little while. Let me know if you have a deadline or a specific time frame. Settled in with the job now, so it should be much easier! More photos to come soon...

05/31/2009, 02:20 PM	#638
Coral C's Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 981	where is this aquarium at? We are going to be in Cairns June 14th to June 26 and are looking for things to do. Of course swimming the reef is one of them __________________ Coral C's ;) Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Tank & 34 Gallon Solana

05/31/2009, 11:40 PM	#639
dougie Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 607	reefhq is in townsville around 350 km south of cairns, about 5 hrs drive. __________________ Steve Irwin, still my hero, and never forgotten. Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 7x2x2, LED, mp60's. mixed reef.

07/02/2009, 10:39 PM	#640
KuyaMark Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yonkers, Posts: 97	wow beautiful pics

07/08/2009, 07:00 PM	#641
bsylv91 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: stamford Posts: 51	wow these are some of the coolest pics ive ever seen. the massive size of the reefs just make me want to go get certified in SCUBA.

08/02/2009, 06:55 AM	#642
rick8335 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Fl Posts: 51	so jelous

08/10/2009, 03:29 PM	#643
rort Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,934	Yes! Bump for some more pictures! ;-) __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: Aquanano 60

09/09/2009, 03:31 PM	#644
sam11909 Maxi Mini Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,039	AMAZING! I love the pictures, keep them coming! __________________ Samuel A reef aquarium is simply an aquarist's best try of painting a small section of the ocean and containing it in a glass frame. Each new coral adds a new color or brush stroke to the painter's toolbox. Current Tank Info: The Stair-Stepping Nano System

09/09/2009, 03:31 PM	#645
sam11909 Maxi Mini Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,039	delete, I hate double posts! __________________ Samuel A reef aquarium is simply an aquarist's best try of painting a small section of the ocean and containing it in a glass frame. Each new coral adds a new color or brush stroke to the painter's toolbox. Current Tank Info: The Stair-Stepping Nano System

09/09/2009, 07:04 PM	#646
TJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237	been a long time since I've tagged along on this thread, but it's still just as enjoyable as the first time u posted pics.... !

10/16/2009, 08:04 PM	#647
rkaires Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA Posts: 1,083	OMG! Truly amazing. __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 200gal system, 150gal & 58gal reef, ATI Powermodule & Sunpower , ATB Deluxe skimmer, KZ zeo reactor, Geo 618, FX1500 return, Tunze 7095, Tunze Streams.

10/18/2009, 10:15 AM	#648
austinh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 141	wow... i just spent 3 hrs scrolling through this thread and seen so many amazing pics i dont know where to begin but thanks for sharing them with us and wish i could have found this earlier to help out with the camera funding

10/18/2009, 05:48 PM	#649
underwaterfirefighter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S.W. VA Posts: 89	WOW! What an incredible thread. Your pics are awesome. I recently broke my foot and tore tendons and ligaments. I will have to have surgery on Friday morning to fuse bones together. I have really enjoyed this thread as all I have been able to do for the past week is lie on the sofa with my foot propped up. I will definatly be looking forward to more of your pics and posts as I will have three months of recovery. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey, Dave

11/16/2009, 06:15 PM	#650
semigodd154 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canyon tx Posts: 136	just a little bump maybe get this going again