Papatura point
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Straight off the shore of Papatura to the right is Papatura point. This site is a long spacious reefs ranging from 5 meters deep to 18 meters. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements. Can be murky if lots of rain fall has occurred.
Large fan coral and purple vase sponges can be found here. Turtles are often spotted in the seagrass area with batfish following them. Clownfish, parrot fish, wrasse, angelfish and more
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Clownfish
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Parrotfish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Triggerfish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Nudibranch
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Stingrays
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Green Turtle
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Pipefish
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Butterfly Fish
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Surgeonfish
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Wrasse
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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