Ningaloo Reef
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About this site
Ningaloo Reef is a coral reef of more than 260 kilometres in length, found off Exmouth in Western Australia. It holds over 500 species of fish and 300 species of coral.
Whale sharks gather here during their migration season, which runs from March to July. Humpback whales and manta rays can also be met at certain times of the year.
Snorkelling on the reef is done from a boat rather than from the shore, over water of 5 metres and more, and the surface can be choppy.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
WhaleWhaleReported here · unconfirmed
Manta rayManta rayReported here · unconfirmed
Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydasReported here · unconfirmed
Neon DamselfishPomacentrus coelestisReported here · unconfirmed
Hawaiian Convict SurgeonfishAcanthurus triostegusReported here · unconfirmed
Brown mesh sea starNardoa galatheaeReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow Spotted TrevallyTurrum fulvoguttatumReported here · unconfirmed
Whale SharkRhincodon typusConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
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