Pogo Bay Marine Lab
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About this site
Pogo Bay Marine Lab offers a fascinating dive with vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life. The site features a mix of hard and soft corals, attracting reef fish, turtles, and occasional reef sharks. Gentle currents make it ideal for all skill levels. The underwater terrain includes sloping reefs and small ledges, perfect for exploration. Visibility is typically excellent, with warm waters year-round. Nearby research facilities add an educational element, making it a unique spot for both divers and marine enthusiasts.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Bluestriped SnapperLutjanus kasmiraReported here · unconfirmed
Fivestripe WrasseThalassoma quinquevittatumReported here · unconfirmed
Dusky SurgeonfishAcanthurus nigrofuscusReported here · unconfirmed
Arc-eye HawkfishParacirrhites arcatusReported here · unconfirmed
Bluespine UnicornfishNaso unicornisReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Surge DemoiselleChrysiptera brownriggiiReported here · unconfirmed
Weedy Surge WrasseHalichoeres margaritaceusReported here · unconfirmed
Lemonpeel AngelfishCentropyge flavissimaReported here · unconfirmed
Princess DamselPomacentrus vaiuliReported here · unconfirmed
Tracey's DamselfishChrysiptera traceyiObserved near here · iNaturalist
Pacific Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus spilurusObserved near here · iNaturalist
Galaxy CoralGalaxea fascicularisObserved near here · iNaturalist
Indo-Pacific Man-O-WarPhysalia utriculusObserved near here · iNaturalist
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