Medium-size wrasse at The Cod Hole, north of Cairns.  Not a trick picture!

By 1991 Hump Head Maori Wrasse were being trained at The Cod Hole, (above) Later they were banned from all forms of catching.   The cover picture was by Ron Taylor at Saumarez Reef in 1964 – at the time it was the largest wrasse taken. (Below)Coralita at Saumarez Reef in 1983.   Liberty ship on reef [...]

Advance promotion in USA magazine (above) click pages to enlarge. Jacques Cousteau did not show up – his son, Philippe was present.

Vic Ley an Australian spear fishing champion, competed in the world championships  (Cuba) 1967. This lobster became an oceanarium exhibit at the original Pet Porpoise Pool (Tweed Heads, NSW) who paid market price for the 7 kg Eastern Rock Lobster – which would be about $350 in 2010 prices.  That helped buy some outboard fuel [...]