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Barcoola

Barcoola

Queensland, Australia

Depth
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41m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Barcoola

A popular wreck that sits in the middle of nowhere and in the 8 years since it sank has become an inexplicable magnet for copious amounts of marine life.

Barcoola Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

41m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 27%

O2

14% at 39m / 29%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

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