Tidal Pool Swim

In Hermanus on Monday to collect our unsold paintings from an art gallery we decided a bit of tidal pool swimming was in order. We discovered Ficks Pool and decided that was the right thing to do.

The water was icy probably 16°C but still we swam and it was fun.

And I got caught by a wave!

We had coffee and a pizza in a restaurant overlooking the pool afterwards.

Not really #wildswimming but a beautiful, picturesque tidal pool in #Hermanus
Fresh sea water refilling the pool at every high tide.
Cold water at 16°C and fish cruising in comparative safety
An upside is that there is a restaurant just above the pool that sells great coffee for an after swim warm up.

#sea #tidalpool
#photos #photography

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Fish, Ocean Isle Beach

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#EpauletteShark at Lady Elliot on the southern tip of the #greatbarrierreef.

It was the one creature I wished to see while I was there. During a #fish feeding one of the #marinebiologist hosted to showcase some of the fish of the #reef. This little guy came up at the end and right up to the shore.

These #sharks are remarkable little things. They can walk on the reef when they get stuck as the tide goes out. Helps them get to a #tidalpool or deeper water.

It was a perfect moment. I was so excited to see this little guy. I honestly did not think I was going to as they are shy. But it was a really great cherry on top of the sundae moment.

#ocean #conservation #australia #animals #environment #ecotourism #science #sea #marinelife #travel #adventure #earth #tropics