Calypso operates the two newest snorkel and dive vessels to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas - Calypso 2 launched May 2001 and Calypso 3 in September 2003. We visit three breathtaking sites daily and offer the ultimate day to the Reef
The Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus), like all sharks, is a top order predator that plays a very important role in the marine food chain. It is one of Australia’s most popular sharks and a favourite among divers.
I never liked the sea. It is slimy, salty, and stings my eyes. But as I marveled at schools of tropical fish darting about in blue and yellow streaks among brain coral on the Discovery Channel, it hit me. I have to know: Is the sea really as vibrant as this? ... - WINNER best story July 2003
5 November - CONGRATULATIONS
The winner of the October photo comp prizes are John Natoli from OLD with his cool cowfish close-up (Novice) and Glenn Bailey from Perth for the Kilsby Sinkhole shot (Open) - conratulations to all the contributors for the high quality of entries. Keep it up - over $6000 worth of prizes to be won.
28 October - Undersea Explorer 2005
Join us on our 2005 Undersea Explorer Expedition from Port Douglas to the Ribbon Reefs of the GBR and the Coral Sea. One lucky person will WIN the whole trip cost back!*.