The Bureau of Meteorology’s Cape du Couedic wave buoy, South Australia’s sole weather monitoring device, has once again fallen victim to technical glitches, leaving the region without critical ocean data for the third time in two years. This recurring issue not only highlights the fragility of our reliance on technology but also underscores the potential dangers when such systems fail. The latest setback occurred during a stormy weekend in May, prompting a nine-month repair period that ended in disappointment. The buoy, responsible for transmitting vital data on swell direction, period, and wave height, has been a lifeline for shellfish divers, (Read more…)
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