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Dive site news Southern Mozambique


September heralds the onset of spring, and with it, warmer weather, warmer sea temperatures and longer diving days. Situated on the east coast of Africa, the weather and diving off Mozambique is largely affected by the Mozambique/ Aghulas currents and its proximity of the continental shelf. Tis warm surface current


is considered one of the strongest current systems in the world. Compressed into the deep Mozambique Channel, between Madagascar and Mozambique, it carries warm, clear water far down the coast, allowing corals to flourish as far south as Ponta. Tropical summer weather


activity, particularly around the equator, further influence the current, resulting in changing plankton food sources. All of these factors combine


to make Ponta the exciting world- class dive destination it has become known for. Not only do you get


the typical Indo Pacific tropical reef fish, but also the big ocean pelagics such as sharks, whale sharks, barracuda and tuna, close inshore. Few dive destinations can match the convenience, proximity, affordability and excitement of diving at Ponta do Ouro. Lawrence Dale, Scuba Adventures


Red Sea


Late summer is one of the most dependable times to visit the stunning reefs of the Egyptian Red Sea. Te intense heat above the surface has moderated while the water itself remains a tropical 28-31°C. Whether you prefer the


drop-offs of the marine parks, the


wrecks of the northern Red Sea or the pristine reefs of St. Johns, the rich corals and diverse fish life can be enjoyed with minimal thermal protection (many choose to dive in just a rash vest). Te favourable diving


conditions make this the start of peak season in the Egyptian Red Sea, continuing until the end of the year. Tis means lots of choice of routes as every boat will be on the sea competing to take you on whichever itinerary you desire. In October we begin to


sight the famous oceanic white-tip shark, particularly at the offshore reefs of Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone. Tis annual event is deserving of its own column, which it receives in the next issue. Blue O2


Zavora


September to October sees the temperatures at their lowest for the year in southern Mozambique.


Whilst some of you may think that this is a bad thing, the humpback whales find it perfect for courtship, mating and nursing their new born calves. Seeing these animals in the water is a truly mind-blowing experience and there are few places in the world where you can have this opportunity. It is common to see whales launching themselves out of the water from the boat between dives (behaviour known as breaching), and divers in Zavora have a good chance of encountering these massive animals in the water. Even when we cannot see the whales, we can hear them! On nearly every dive at this time of year the song of the whales can be heard reverberating through the water – high pitch staccato bursts to powerful low frequency calls can be felt in the stomach and give dives an unreal element. Pack your extra layers of neoprene and get it on with the big stuff! Jon Wright, Mozdivers Zavora


September/October 2011


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