ONCE A YEAR ONLY, FOR A FEW NIGHTS IN EARLY SUMMER, THE GREAT BARRIER REEF TURNS ON A SPECTACULAR AND SEXY FESTIVAL...

SEX ON THE REEF

On these nights many corals spawn in a mass synchronized event - unlike any known elsewhere in the animal kingdom. In this amazing event, corals release eggs and sperm into the water creating what looks like an upside down snow storm. These reproductive bundles can be seen in their millions with eggs and sperm released together in spherical bundles large enough to be seen with the naked eye. This sexual fireworks display comes in many colours including pink, red, orange, purple and blue.

WHAT NIGHT WILL IT HAPPEN?

Linked to the phases of the moon. The most common timing is 3-5 days after the full moon in late spring/early summer. There are many factors involved including relatively little tidal movement, water temperature and lighting. Although there are no guarantees of the exact night of the spawning, experts have predicted the 2010 spawning for the nights of 15/16/17 NOV.

I WANT TO WATCH!

To enhance your Coral Spawning experience Tusa Dive provides a fun and informative Marine Biology Presentation as a part of our trip. Local marine biologist and underwater photographer Stuart Ireland will join us to talk about the Coral Spawning and answer any questions to help give you a greater chance to see the spawning in action.

TUSA Dives Coral Spawning night diving trips are for certified divers as well as snorkelers. Included in the price is a hot dinner, torches, cylume sticks and all dive gear, including dive computer with the full gear rate, and for snorkelers a complimentary guided snorkel tour. A Marine Park + Port & Management fee of $10 per person is additional. All fees must be prepaid in full to your agent or Tusa Dive.

AND JOIN IN !!!

Simply contact your favourite tour booking agent or call Tusa Dive on 4047 9100.

Bookings are essential and seats are limited to just 50 passengers.

PRICES - DEPARTING NIGHTLY 15, 16, 17 NOV

Includes: 2 Certified Dives (Diving Option), Guided snorkel tour, Marine Biology presentation, Torches & cyalumes (glow sticks), Dive computers, Lycra & wetsuits, Hot buffet style dinner, Free transfers (City Only)

Extras: $10 EMC, Guided dives - $20 for 2 dives, Nitrox tanks - $30 for 2 dives

Notes:

• Spaces limited to 50 only.
• All bookings must pre pay in full.
• If paying deposit only, balance must be paid to the Tusa shop by 4pm the day before travel to guarantee seats.
• Transfers begin at 5pm for 6pm departure. Return approc 1.00am
• Tusa Dive does not guarantee you will see the coral spawn. The coral may spawn on one or several nights, however it is impossible to predict.