Thetfort Reef

Thetfort Reef offers vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life on the Great Barrier Reef. Expect steep drop-offs, swim-throughs, and schools of tropical fish like parrotfish and angelfish. The clear waters provide excellent visibility, often exceeding 30 meters. Keep an eye out for reef sharks, turtles, and occasional manta rays gliding past. The site suits all skill levels, with shallow areas for beginners and deeper sections for advanced divers. Currents are usually mild, making it ideal for relaxed exploration. The coral formations are healthy, showcasing hard and soft corals in stunning colors. Night dives reveal nocturnal creatures like lobsters and octopuses.

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

• Sixband ParrotfishScarus frenatusReported here · unconfirmed
• Bird WrasseGomphosus variusReported here · unconfirmed
• Checkerboard WrasseHalichoeres hortulanusReported here · unconfirmed
• Speckled DamselPomacentrus bankanensisReported here · unconfirmed
• Indian Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus sordidusReported here · unconfirmed
• Swarthy ParrotfishScarus nigerReported here · unconfirmed
• Dusky SurgeonfishAcanthurus nigrofuscusReported here · unconfirmed
• Greensnout ParrotfishScarus spinusReported here · unconfirmed
• Scaly DamselPomacentrus lepidogenysReported here · unconfirmed
• Philippine DamselPomacentrus philippinusReported here · unconfirmed