Team 3 Earthwatch Woodside TeachLive Day 6

Go Team 2 !! Today was the most awesome day in the history of Earthwatch Teachlive whale shark swimming ( according to Julie). The day started off with a very deep but interesting snorkel in a great spot called Central Station where many manta rays and sharks come to get cleaned by other fish. In the same vicinity there were many other turtles and sharks which certainly gave the folks scuba diving a thrill. Back on the boat, after consuming a healthy morning tea, we were treated to a smorgasboard of minky whales and humpback whales which kept us well entertained on our way to the main event of the day – the whale shark swims!!

We weren’t disappointed. The water clarity outside the reef was the best all year
(according to the spotters) and the whale sharks came to the party!!!

Our first drop was on a long time visitor – No Back Jack who was a delight to swim with and allowed us a very long and relaxed swim. The next sharks came in quick succession with 2 more sharks in a very short space of time allowing us time with them in the water. But the best of all was our final shark which we swam with in 12m of water over coral for such a long time. He was a slower swimmer and his time spent with us was amazing, wonderful, beyond words – he was an incredible last swim to end a fantastic day and our week spent in Exmouth, which we will never forget!

Julie