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The Iconic Australian Leafy Sea Dragon
One of the unique experiences you can have when visiting South Australia’s part of the Great Southern Reef, is to dive with Leafy Sea Dragons. These amazing creatures are what probably draws many image makers to South Australia. And yes.....they really do make incredibly photogenic subject matter - once you have found one and worked out how to approach them!!
Whilst they are beautiful and feature as the Marine Emblem of South Australia they can be elusive and difficult to find. While they have specific habitats at locations like Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Edithburgh, finding them can be quite challenging. But reading their body language and knowing how to approach them is at another level - simply stated, it is the difference between a quick snap and a glorious image of an iconic and very unique animal.
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Chelsea has over 10 years' experience diving with Australian Leafy Sea Dragons and has a very impressive success rate of spotting these magical creatures. Plus she has enabled many well-known underwater photographers and videographers to return home with images and footage they are proud of!
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The bottom line is that if you have set your sights on capturing the essence of the Australian Leafy Sea Dragon - you will probably need some help....and Chelsea knows how to do that, safely and with minimum impact on these wonderful creatures.
South Australian Bespoke Dive Tours
There is a lot to see underwater in South Australia and in so many ways it is the best kept secret of Australian diving! Yes, the Great Barrier Reef is world famous but did you know that the “Great” refers to quantity, not quality? While South Australia is home to a major part of the Great Southern Reef – the temperate water equivalent of the tropical Great Barrier Reef!
The “Great” in Great Southern Reef is also size related… but there are truly “great” places to dive that feature some of the very best that Australian temperate water diving can offer. Locations like Edithburgh Jetty, Rapid Bay Jetty, Second Valley showcase the incredible marine life of South Australia. And it’s not just Leafy Sea Dragons… there are many other exotic temperate water creatures like Angler Fish, Pyjama Squid, Seahorses, Pipefish and Blue Devils to name but a few…
Then of course there is the annual aggregation of Giant Australian Cuttlefish at Whyalla – often referred to as “the premier marine attraction on the planet”. You get the picture… there really is a lot that is special about South Australian diving, but the logistics associated with those key locations can be challenging! With the distances involved, tanks and getting them filled and where to stay some of the obvious issues.
Then there is the how and when to dive the locations safely… All these things are where Chelsea has great experience and numerous very satisfied clients. It’s not impossible to do all these locations independently, but if you prefer concentrating on image making then let Chelsea organize all the logistics and personally lead you on one of her bespoke tours!
Images & Prints
If you see something you like please reach out for a number of framing and print options.
