6/10/2005 - Ewens Ponds....how good is freshwater!!!!!
Am flat out with PhD stuff at the moment so haven't had time to blog my weekend....let me just say that I had a most relaxing time with a great bunch of people and freshwater diving rocks!!
In short....
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Dived Ewens Ponds - what an awesome spot!! Water was a balmy 16 degrees, vis fantastic - seemed endless in places. saw many "south east spiny crayfish" (Euastacus bispinosus, thanks Marty  )...some that would rival their distant saltwater cousins (well almost!!!). Please note no crayfish were harmed in the taking of these photos!! (Ewens Ponds is a conservation area). Also so numerous bream (Acanthopagrus sp.).
The ponds are linked by shallow channels - it's like drifting through an underwater garden!
This little fella didn't want to pose for the photo!
Dinner, Ewens Ponds style...!
Pond 1 - amazing clarity!
Many thanks to Lauren for taking the happy snaps!!! 
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The ocean itself was like a washing machine, so despite the lure of southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii for those of you still playing at home!) season opening, they had only the cray pots to worry about. We did try and enter the water at one stage, and were unceremoniously ejected back on to the beach by the angry waves. I promise to tell the story next blog, I'm sure you'll find it rather entertaining (although was pretty embarrassing for us!  )
Anyway, must fly.......have to return gear to the dive club before they send out an APB on me!!
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