Portsea Pier
★★★★☆
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Accessible, full of life, and consistently rewarding, Portsea Pier captures the very best of Mornington Peninsula diving. It’s the perfect site for relaxed dives, photography, and unforgettable encounters with Victoria’s famous Weedy Seadragons, amongst numerous other marine species.
Weedy Seadragons, Southern Blue-ringed Octopus, Nudibranchs, Southern Fiddler Rays, Swell & Port Jackson sharks, Seahorses, shrimp, blennies, crabs, and lots of fish can be found.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Weedy Seadragon
144
Total Sightings
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M
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#2
Pufferfish
49
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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O
N
D
#3
Common Seahorse
44
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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#4
Stingrays
40
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Cuttlefish
26
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Crab
24
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Nudibranch
12
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Leafy Seadragon
7
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Squid
4
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Porcupinefish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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