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About this site
Sandy Bay lies along the Derwent River estuary in Hobart, Tasmania, close to the city itself. The site is rated a beginner dive, making it accessible for those with limited experience. Its name points to the handfish species found in the estuarine waters off southern Tasmania, an area known among local divers for this unusual bottom-dwelling fish.
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