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HMAS Brisbane (Wreck)
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The HMAS Brisbane was scuttled in July 2005 to create an artificial reef off Mooloolaba’s Sunshine Coast. The Queensland government created a Conservation Park around the wreck. This wreck is buzzing with beautiful marine life.
Over 300 species of fish, and over 200 species of corals can be seen on the wreck. Resident turtles, groupers, rays, and lot of large pelagic fish call the wreck home.
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Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
553 Sightings
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iStock/Juliosanjuan
Eagle Ray
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iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda
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Wrasse
426 Sightings
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Shutterstock-Ed Jenkins
Hawksbill Turtle
166 Sightings
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iStock-ShaneGross
Loggerhead Turtle
128 Sightings
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Green Turtle
91 Sightings
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Humpback Whale
68 Sightings
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iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
797 Sightings
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88
iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish
601 Sightings
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