Gordon’s Drop - 5 Mile Reef
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Gordon’s Drop is a flat reef characterized by rocky outcrops interlaced with sandy areas. The section of reef is on the seaward side of 5 Mile Reef. Depths range from approximately 24-26m.
The outcrops offers the exciting prospect of sighting rare nudibranchs, lobster, octopus and much more.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
9 Sightings
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Green Turtle
6 Sightings
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Loggerhead Turtle
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
10 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80
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Stingrays
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 85
iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish
9 Sightings
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