Bullseye Seascape, Clan Ranald, Troubridge Point

The Rough Bullseye, Pempheris klunzingeri. is endemic to all Australian temperate waters. Usually seen in caves or under ledges around inshore, rocky reefs to depths of around 20 m. The species is also known as Klunzinger's Bullseye.

This was such a picturesque image I had to capture it on a recent dive on the wreck of the Clan Ranald. At around 20m and in an area of strong tidal currents, 'The Clan' is a magnificent dive and well worth the effort to get to. Arguably South Australia's best historic wreck dive, the S.S Clan Ranald sank in 1909 with the loss of at least 36 lives. The site has been declared an historic shipwreck under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 and is fully protected.

Until the next post, take care out there and keep diving ( if that's what you do! ) ...Robert

Photo: Robert Rath C5060 1/45s at f/3.5 ISO100 Inon D2000 Strobe and Natural Light