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Black Island

Black Island

Queensland, Australia

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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20m - 60m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Black Island
One of the more shallow dive sites on the Whitsunday Islands. maximum depth here reaches no more than 10 meters to where you will find colorful walls, reef and several other underwater structures teeming with marine life. Great dive that is well protected and thus making it suitable for all level divers. Also makes a great night dive !

Black Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Other, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

20m – 60m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2
CNS Load (45 min)

7% at 8m / 36%

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Marine Life
  • Cods
  • Groupers
  • Mackerel
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Rays
  • Trouts
  • Turtles
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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