Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Ruby Reef dazzles with vibrant coral gardens teeming marine life in the Great Barrier Reef. Schools of tropical fish dart between hard and soft corals, while reef sharks patrol the drop-off. Clear waters offer excellent visibility year-round, with gentle drifts along the reef wall. Turtles and rays frequent the sandy patches, and occasional manta sightings add excitement. Ideal for all skill levels, with depths from 5 to 25 meters. A colorful, lively dive showcasing the reef's biodiversity.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Acropora robustaReported here · unconfirmed
Acropora digitiferaReported here · unconfirmed
Finger CoralAcropora humilisReported here · unconfirmed
Catch Bowl CoralIsopora paliferaReported here · unconfirmed
Brush CoralAcropora hyacinthusReported here · unconfirmed
Acropora abrotanoidesReported here · unconfirmed
Acropora gemmiferaReported here · unconfirmed
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