Dive Number: 117 23/12/10 12.51 Ewens Ponds, Mt Gambier
Wind: 15knot SE’s??
Conditions: Still fairly windy, but a nice sunny day.
Visibilty: 30m+
Water Temp: 16c
Bottom Time: 122 minutes
Max Depth: 9.8m
Air usage: 140bar/2000psi ????
SAC: ???? litres/min
Details: We decided to make our way homewards from Rapid Bay and headed back through Mt Gambier. W gave Ewens Ponds another try, but this time with a macro lens to try to concenrate on some of the marine life.
Species seen included Ewens Pygmy Perch (Nannoperca variegata), Black Bream (Acanthopagrus butheri), Common Galaxid (Galaxis Maculatus), River Blackfish(Gadopsis Marmoratus), a fish i’m yet to ID (maybe a young australian grayling???) and Spiny Crayfish (Euastacus bispinosus). Of the smaller variety Freshwater Shrimp (Paratya australiensis) and some tiny bright red pod things.
Camera Details: Sigma 17-70mm , dual SS200 strobes
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