Heron Island - Gorgonia Hole
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It is not uncommon to see turtles hiding among the cracks and crevices at this site. Lots of little holes to stick your head in, and lots of interesting little (and big) creatures to find. Expect to see painted crayfish, green, loggerhead and hawksbill (if you’re lucky) turtles and lion fish.
It is not uncommon to see turtles hiding among the cracks and crevices at this site. Lots of little holes to stick your head in, and lots of interesting little (and big) creatures to fi
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Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
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Loggerhead Turtle
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
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Reef Manta Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Humpback Whale
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Alamy/Fiona Ayerst
Tiger Shark
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Alamy-National Geographic Creative
Leatherback Turtle
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