Scuba Diving D9 Wreck Cockburn Sound Western Australia Australia

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Scuba Diving in D9 Wreck, Cockburn Sound, Western Australia Australia

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13.5m/44.3ft

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.

D9 Wreck is another popular dive site, located in Cockburn Sound. It is a wreck of a dredge that sunk in 1962. This intact dredge lies at a depth of 13.5 m/44.3 ft. Visibility here is medium and varies from 5 m/16.4 ft to 10 m/32.8 ft. In addition, the location is suitable for divers of all levels.

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Furthermore, divers are able to come across with an abundance of marine life around the wreck. Expect to come across crabs, toadfish, boxfish, morwongs and giant cuttlefish, to name just a few. Keep in mind that, you should be cautious against silt. Last but not least, book a boat dive in one of the many scuba centers located in the area.

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