Crawling ‘Glass’ Fish Sighted in Indonesian Waters
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 23:57 | 
Maurits WattimenaA fish that would rather crawl into crevices than swim, and that may be able to see in the same way that humans do, could represent an entirely unknown family of fishes, says a University of Washington fish expert.
The 2009 DBCYA Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally starts 11am Saturday 18 July on Darwin Harbour
Wed, 07/01/2009 - 20:00 | Maurits WattimenaYachts follow the rhumb line through the Arafura Sea to the Indonesian island of Sermata which peaks at 392 metres and lies east of Timor Leste. Next it’s the depths of the Banda Sea, passing close to the Island of Damar which peaks at 868 metres, and then on to Ambon. Ambon lies approx 355º T from Darwin. Yachts usually enjoy fresh south-easterly winds until they enter Ambon Harbour. The hills around Ambon can rein the breezes to a zephyr - a half a knot ebbing tide can then become a major obstacle to reaching the finishing line.
