2025-26 Algal Bloom Impact and Recovery
Whether you use scuba, snorkel or free dive, there is so much to see here!
- Hover quietly over the world renown annual aggregations of the Giant cuttlefish, Great spider crabs and Port Jackson sharks
- Photograph the rare Leafy seadragon
- Experience the adrenaline rush of shark cage diving
- Explore the Great Southern Reef from our jetties and coastline
- Follow the trails of historic shipwrecks
- Train to be immersed in our world class network of sinkholes and caves
The 2025-26 harmful algal bloom reset our coastal ecosystems, but divers are observing incredible resilience and beauty on our reefs. We have strong evidence now of the return of tunicates, sponges and octocorals on jetties and wrecks, and the reemergence of nudibranches, goblin fish and other wonderful marine creatures. There is much to celebrate in SA waters!
The role of the Scuba Divers Federation of SA
Our Federation brings together SA’s recreational scuba diving shops, clubs, related NGOs and individual divers, snorkellers and free divers. We work with the State, local councils and others to ensure the enjoyment and preservation of our unique underwater world. Our priorities include opening or improving dive sites, jetty maintenance, navigation trails, marine life protection, and dive community support through events and information sharing.
Stay connected with us!
- Our Facebook group where everyone shares info about SA Dive Sites Viz and Conditions.
- Our Monthly Newsletter,
- SDFSA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/scubadivesa
Come to Splash Inn!, our community event for information and debate, held three to four times a year.
Aldinga reef as of March 2026 – Credit: Andy Burnell
