Passengers and crew aboard the Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic were excited to see more than five whales, confirmed to be Sei Whales at Agincourt Reef in late February.
The Sei Whales, which remain on the endangered species list, were seen near Silversonic’s “Three Sisters” site at Agincourt Reef. While the boat was stationary, one of the whales emerged in full view spending several minutes around the boat before swimming away. Further in the distance, another four or more whales were seen diving and appeared to be feeding.
Quicksilver marine biologist and Environment Compliance Manager, Doug Baird, said the whales were between 15 –18 metres long and due to the inquisitive nature of the whale that approached the boat, several photographs were taken. This enabled the whales to be identified with the assistance of a whale researcher with extensive experience in whale identification. The key to identifying a Sei Whale is through the distinguishing feature of a single ridge extending from the blowholes to the tip of the upper jaw. » Read full story
Congratulations to the Pro Dive Cairns crew who have been awarded two prestigious awards in the 2010 PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards.
With private conference room facilities for up to 40 people, Green Island Resort is proving to be an ideal and affordable location for small meetings and incentive groups.
If you’re planning a business meeting, teambuilding activity or staff reward, you can do so on a day trip basis, or even spend the night. And when it’s time to play, the Great Barrier Reef is a step away!. 
It was a wonderful trip back in time to relive their family history on Low Isles at the turn of the last century when the grandchildren of one of the island’s original lighthouse keepers visited the island aboard Wavedancer recently. "….Alice who spent her early years from 4 years growing up on a coral cay
where the barge arrived fortnightly, music was from a gramophone…” 
As another great service for Pro Dive Cairns customers, all liveaboard boats will soon feature wireless access. Already available on ScubaPro (where divers are ‘diving downunder and uploading the proof!), this great service will be on all of Pro Dive’s fleet of three liveaboard vessels by April. 
One of the great optional activities available with Quicksilver’s Outer Reef Cruise is a marine biologist guided snorkel tour. Our team of university qualified marine biologists conduct educational and interpretive snorkelling tours daily at the Outer Barrier Reef where guests can learn so much more about the wonders of this fragile ecosystem.
Thanks SILVERSONIC for an incredible day of diving. We had a great day made extra special by our dive guide, the fantastic crew, yummy lunch and all the bells and whistles.
Whales without teeth (baleen whales) feed by filtering water containing food through curtains of baleen - 300 individual flattened plates which hang from the roof of the whale’s mouth. The inner surface of the plates are fringed with bristles, frayed at the edges like a worn paintbrush which trap prey such as krill, plankton and small fish. 
