Quicksilver Group News
News for 2010
Matilda released back into the wildJune 15th, 2010
After 19 months of rehabilitation, Matilda the Hawksbill sea turtle has been released back into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef at Green Island, and in a first for our region, has been also been fitted with a satellite tracking device. » Read the full Story
Minke whales swim with Silversonic passengersJune 11th, 2010
While the humpbacks are on the way to the Great Barrier Reef, their smaller cousins, the Dwarf Minke Whales are also frequenting our warm tropical waters at this time of year.
Two playful dwarf minke whales have been captured on video swimming in close proximity to snorkellers travelling with Port Douglas dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver supports Paws and ClawsJune 1st, 2010
Many furry four-legged friends at Paws and Claws will benefit from the Quicksilver 10th annual 500 card game with a donation of $1,310. With thanks to 64 enthusiastic players from the tourism industry and friends of tourism having a day of fun and laughs on Quicksilver VIII, they also see it has an opportunity to donate to this worthy local cause. » Read the full Story
They’re Back! It’s Whale Season in the Great Barrier ReefJune 1st, 2010
The first of the humpback whales have been spotted off Queensland’s South East coast and are starting to make their way to their annual “winter break” in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
Amongst the gentle giants, all eyes will be keenly looking out for Migaloo, the famous albino humpback whale. » Read the full Story
Swim with the Minkes on SilversonicJune 1st, 2010
While the humpbacks are on the way to the Great Barrier Reef, their smaller cousins, the Minke Whales are also frequenting our warm tropical waters at this time of year.
And, with one of the few permits available from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to swim with the minkes » Read the full Story
Five Endangered Species Sei Whales sighted at Agincourt ReefFebruary 22nd, 2010
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.
The Sei Whales, which remain on the endangered species list, were seen near Silversonic’s “Three Sisters” site at Agincourt Reef. » Read the full Story
Green Island Ocean Swim date announcedFebruary 19th, 2010
The annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is set for a big splash on Sunday 26th of September when competitors take on the 1.5km and 3km course in this unique Great Barrier Reef event.
Now in its 5th year, this is the only ocean swim to take place from a Great Barrier Reef island. » Read the full Story