Corals
Coral Reefs are living organisms made up of a compact colony of thousands of identical individual polyps (tiny, soft-bodied organisms related to sea anemones and jellyfish). At dusk, polyps emerge and use their stinging tentacles to catch microscopic organisms such as plankton. Corals are typically categorised as being hard and soft.
Reef building for hard corals occurs when each polyp secretes a cup-like limestone skeleton known as a ‘corallite’. As the skeleton grows, the colony of interconnected polyps develop. There are more than 350 known species of hard corals on the Great Barrier Reef, 200 species at Ningaloo Reef and 100 around Christmas Island, with Branching/Staghorn, Boulder, Plate, Cabbage, Brain and Mushroom corals some of the most commonly seen varieties. Hard corals have different growth rates; Boulder Corals are very slow growing with colonies that are hundreds of years old whilst Branching or Staghorn Corals are the fastest growing in tree-like shapes at 10-15 cm per year.
Unlike the solid limestone skeleton that hard corals have, soft corals have tiny calcium ‘spicules’ in their tissues, with polyps having eight, feathery tentacles connected by fleshy tissue. Soft corals are mostly found in the deeper waters around the Muiron Islands, just north of Exmouth & Ningaloo, as they do not need as much light as hard corals to survive. Some of the most common soft corals found across Australia’s tropical regions include Organ Pipes, Pink and Blue Soft Corals, Red Gorgonian Sea Fans, Elephant Ears, Cauliflower, Weeping and Sea Pens. A coral reef constitutes a varied and complex structure that serves as a habitat for many other marine animals, including Echinoderms (Starfish, Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers), Molluscs (Nudibranchs, Sea Snails, Mussels, Cuttlefishes, Octopuses, Squids), Crustaceans (Crayfish and Crabs) and especially fish.
Amongst the top of the most extraordinary natural events around the globe is the annual synchronised spawning of corals. This mass reproduction only happens once a year. Ningaloo Reef’s spawning occurs between seven and 10 days after the full moon in March and April. This event triggers the arrival of krill and plankton which in turn creates a feeding frenzy for numerous fish species, including the regions most famous resident, the massive Whale Shark.
Search for tours including Corals, using the seasonal viewing opportunities calendar further down the page or by using the map button directly below:
Viewing opportunities that include corals
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Red Crab Migration
January,February,December, Christmas Island
Christmas Island - Summer Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Yellowhead Angelfish, Cocopeel Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, Emporer Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Ornate Butterflyfish Spotted Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Forceps Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Longnose Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Indian Redfin Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Clark's Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Orange Skunk Anemonefish | Damselfish: Golden Damselfish, Three-spot Dascyllus, Blackbar Damselfish, Jewel Damsel, Reticulated Damselfish, Blue-eye Damsel | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Fusilier: Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Neon Fusilier, Wide-band Fusilier | Moray Eels: Masked Moray, Whitemouth Moray, Ribbon Eel, Yellowmargin Moray, Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Redlip Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Indian Bullethead Parrotfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Peackock Grouper, Masked Grouper, Flagtail Grouper, Foursaddle Grouper, Leopard Rockcod | Scorpionfish: Leaf Scorpionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Tassled Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Whitecheek Surgeonfish, Orangeblotch Surgeonfish, Striped Surgeonfish, Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Powder Blue Tang, Spotted-face Surgeonfish, Palette Tang, Paletail Unicornfish | Triggerfish: Black Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Glided Triggerfish | Wrasses: Checkerboard Wrasse, Yellowtail Coris, Rockmover Wrasse, Barred Thicklip, Claudia's Wrasse, Earmuff Wrass, Chiseltooth Wrasse, Redshoulder Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Ringtail Maori Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Silky Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark | Rays: Blotched Fantail Ray, Bentfin Devil Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Manta Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Domino Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Carmel Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Squat Anemone Shrimp | Clam: Electric Fileclam, Small Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Adhesive Anemone, Elephant Ear Anemone, Magnificent Sea Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Ghost Tube Anemone
Crabs Red, Purple Blue & Brown Crabs: Christmas Island Red Crab, Purple Crab, Blue Crab, Brown Crab | Robber & Hermit Crabs: Giant Robber Crab, Red Hermit Crab, Purple Hermit Crab, Tawny Hermit Crab | Ghost Crabs: Horn-eyed Ghost Crab, Smooth-handed Ghost Crab | Nippers and other Grapsids: Little Nipper, Red Nipper, Yellow Nipper, Yellow-eyed Crab, White-stripe Crab, Jackson's Crab, Mottled Crab, Grapsus Crab, Sandy Rubble Crab, Freshwater Crab
How to find experience the Red Crab Migration
At the onset of Christmas Island's wet season (which can be early as mid November), the crabs are triggered to abandon their burrows on the top plateau and head down to the lower terraces for mating. Generally the males set off first, with the females following a few days or a week later.This part of the migration is very unpredictable and dependent on the start and continuity of the seasonal rain. The next stage, the Red Crab spawning, is more predictable, as the female crabs need to drop their eggs into the sea using very specific tides, which can be predicted. There are generally two consecutive mornings in November and/or December. The dates change each year and where these tides fall in the month determines the greater likelihood of there being either a November or December spawning, or possibly both months. The Red Crabs start dropping their eggs around 4am, and stop as the sun rises. Once they have delivered their spawn to the sea, they then head back up to the forest. Spawning tours can only be operated on the mornings of those specific dates. A shorter stay on the island is possible, depending on the flight options.
Suggested Tour: Christmas Island Ultimate Wildlife
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Type: PrivateChristmas Island's geographic isolation and minimal human disturbance has produced an incredible level of biodiversity and endemism, leading to the label of the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'.
Tours in Christmas Island related to Corals
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Whale Shark
March,April,May, Christmas Island
Christmas Island - Autumn Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Yellowhead Angelfish, Cocopeel Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, Emporer Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Ornate Butterflyfish Spotted Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Forceps Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Longnose Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Indian Redfin Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Clark's Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Orange Skunk Anemonefish | Damselfish: Golden Damselfish, Three-spot Dascyllus, Blackbar Damselfish, Jewel Damsel, Reticulated Damselfish, Blue-eye Damsel | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Fusilier: Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Neon Fusilier, Wide-band Fusilier | Moray Eels: Masked Moray, Whitemouth Moray, Ribbon Eel, Yellowmargin Moray, Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Redlip Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Indian Bullethead Parrotfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Peackock Grouper, Masked Grouper, Flagtail Grouper, Foursaddle Grouper, Leopard Rockcod | Scorpionfish: Leaf Scorpionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Tassled Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Whitecheek Surgeonfish, Orangeblotch Surgeonfish, Striped Surgeonfish, Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Powder Blue Tang, Spotted-face Surgeonfish, Palette Tang, Paletail Unicornfish | Triggerfish: Black Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Glided Triggerfish | Wrasses: Checkerboard Wrasse, Yellowtail Coris, Rockmover Wrasse, Barred Thicklip, Claudia's Wrasse, Earmuff Wrass, Chiseltooth Wrasse, Redshoulder Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Ringtail Maori Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Silky Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark | Rays: Blotched Fantail Ray, Bentfin Devil Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Manta Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Domino Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Carmel Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Squat Anemone Shrimp | Clam: Electric Fileclam, Small Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Adhesive Anemone, Elephant Ear Anemone, Magnificent Sea Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Ghost Tube Anemone
Crabs Red, Purple Blue & Brown Crabs: Christmas Island Red Crab, Purple Crab, Blue Crab, Brown Crab | Robber & Hermit Crabs: Giant Robber Crab, Red Hermit Crab, Purple Hermit Crab, Tawny Hermit Crab | Ghost Crabs: Horn-eyed Ghost Crab, Smooth-handed Ghost Crab | Nippers and other Grapsids: Little Nipper, Red Nipper, Yellow Nipper, Yellow-eyed Crab, White-stripe Crab, Jackson's Crab, Mottled Crab, Grapsus Crab, Sandy Rubble Crab, Freshwater Crab
Suggested Tour: Christmas Island Ultimate Wildlife
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Type: PrivateChristmas Island's geographic isolation and minimal human disturbance has produced an incredible level of biodiversity and endemism, leading to the label of the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'.
Tours in Christmas Island related to Corals
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Gorgonian Fan
June,July,August, Christmas Island
Christmas Island - Winter Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Yellowhead Angelfish, Cocopeel Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, Emporer Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Ornate Butterflyfish Spotted Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Forceps Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Longnose Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Indian Redfin Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Clark's Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Orange Skunk Anemonefish | Damselfish: Golden Damselfish, Three-spot Dascyllus, Blackbar Damselfish, Jewel Damsel, Reticulated Damselfish, Blue-eye Damsel | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Fusilier: Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Neon Fusilier, Wide-band Fusilier | Moray Eels: Masked Moray, Whitemouth Moray, Ribbon Eel, Yellowmargin Moray, Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Redlip Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Indian Bullethead Parrotfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Peackock Grouper, Masked Grouper, Flagtail Grouper, Foursaddle Grouper, Leopard Rockcod | Scorpionfish: Leaf Scorpionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Tassled Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Whitecheek Surgeonfish, Orangeblotch Surgeonfish, Striped Surgeonfish, Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Powder Blue Tang, Spotted-face Surgeonfish, Palette Tang, Paletail Unicornfish | Triggerfish: Black Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Glided Triggerfish | Wrasses: Checkerboard Wrasse, Yellowtail Coris, Rockmover Wrasse, Barred Thicklip, Claudia's Wrasse, Earmuff Wrass, Chiseltooth Wrasse, Redshoulder Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Ringtail Maori Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Silky Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark | Rays: Blotched Fantail Ray, Bentfin Devil Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Manta Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Domino Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Carmel Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Squat Anemone Shrimp | Clam: Electric Fileclam, Small Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Adhesive Anemone, Elephant Ear Anemone, Magnificent Sea Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Ghost Tube Anemone
Crabs Red, Purple Blue & Brown Crabs: Christmas Island Red Crab, Purple Crab, Blue Crab, Brown Crab | Robber & Hermit Crabs: Giant Robber Crab, Red Hermit Crab, Purple Hermit Crab, Tawny Hermit Crab | Ghost Crabs: Horn-eyed Ghost Crab, Smooth-handed Ghost Crab | Nippers and other Grapsids: Little Nipper, Red Nipper, Yellow Nipper, Yellow-eyed Crab, White-stripe Crab, Jackson's Crab, Mottled Crab, Grapsus Crab, Sandy Rubble Crab, Freshwater Crab
Suggested Tour: Christmas Island Ultimate Wildlife
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Type: PrivateChristmas Island's geographic isolation and minimal human disturbance has produced an incredible level of biodiversity and endemism, leading to the label of the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'.
Tours in Christmas Island related to Corals
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Red Crab Migration
September,October,November, Christmas Island
Christmas Island - Spring Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Yellowhead Angelfish, Cocopeel Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, Emporer Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Ornate Butterflyfish Spotted Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Forceps Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Longnose Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Indian Redfin Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Clark's Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Orange Skunk Anemonefish | Damselfish: Golden Damselfish, Three-spot Dascyllus, Blackbar Damselfish, Jewel Damsel, Reticulated Damselfish, Blue-eye Damsel | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Fusilier: Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Neon Fusilier, Wide-band Fusilier | Moray Eels: Masked Moray, Whitemouth Moray, Ribbon Eel, Yellowmargin Moray, Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Redlip Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Indian Bullethead Parrotfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Peackock Grouper, Masked Grouper, Flagtail Grouper, Foursaddle Grouper, Leopard Rockcod | Scorpionfish: Leaf Scorpionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Tassled Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Whitecheek Surgeonfish, Orangeblotch Surgeonfish, Striped Surgeonfish, Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Powder Blue Tang, Spotted-face Surgeonfish, Palette Tang, Paletail Unicornfish | Triggerfish: Black Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Glided Triggerfish | Wrasses: Checkerboard Wrasse, Yellowtail Coris, Rockmover Wrasse, Barred Thicklip, Claudia's Wrasse, Earmuff Wrass, Chiseltooth Wrasse, Redshoulder Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Ringtail Maori Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Silky Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark | Rays: Blotched Fantail Ray, Bentfin Devil Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Manta Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Domino Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Carmel Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Squat Anemone Shrimp | Clam: Electric Fileclam, Small Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Adhesive Anemone, Elephant Ear Anemone, Magnificent Sea Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Ghost Tube Anemone
Crabs Red, Purple Blue & Brown Crabs: Christmas Island Red Crab, Purple Crab, Blue Crab, Brown Crab | Robber & Hermit Crabs: Giant Robber Crab, Red Hermit Crab, Purple Hermit Crab, Tawny Hermit Crab | Ghost Crabs: Horn-eyed Ghost Crab, Smooth-handed Ghost Crab | Nippers and other Grapsids: Little Nipper, Red Nipper, Yellow Nipper, Yellow-eyed Crab, White-stripe Crab, Jackson's Crab, Mottled Crab, Grapsus Crab, Sandy Rubble Crab, Freshwater Crab
How to find experience the Red Crab Migration
At the onset of Christmas Island's wet season (which can be early as mid November), the crabs are triggered to abandon their burrows on the top plateau and head down to the lower terraces for mating. Generally the males set off first, with the females following a few days or a week later.This part of the migration is very unpredictable and dependent on the start and continuity of the seasonal rain. The next stage, the Red Crab spawning, is more predictable, as the female crabs need to drop their eggs into the sea using very specific tides, which can be predicted. There are generally two consecutive mornings in November and/or December. The dates change each year and where these tides fall in the month determines the greater likelihood of there being either a November or December spawning, or possibly both months. The Red Crabs start dropping their eggs around 4am, and stop as the sun rises. Once they have delivered their spawn to the sea, they then head back up to the forest. Spawning tours can only be operated on the mornings of those specific dates. A shorter stay on the island is possible, depending on the flight options.
Suggested Tour: Christmas Island Ultimate Wildlife
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Type: PrivateChristmas Island's geographic isolation and minimal human disturbance has produced an incredible level of biodiversity and endemism, leading to the label of the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'.
Tours in Christmas Island related to Corals
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Clown Anemonefish
January,February,December, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Summer Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Corals
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Reef Manta Ray
March,April,May, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Autumn Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Corals
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Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray
June,July,August, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Winter Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Corals
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Yellowtail Demoiselle
September,October,November, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Spring Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Corals
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March,April,May, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Ningaloo & Exmouth - Autumn Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally,
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
How to find these species
"In Autumn each year, the incredible mass spawning of coral takes between seven and 10 days after the full moon in March and April. This event triggers the arrival of krill and plankton which in turn creates a feeding frenzy for numerous fish species, including the regions most famous resident, the massive Whale Shark. This region is a haven for the world’s largest fish, with Whale Sharks of 12 metres length seen in the area. They spend plenty of time at the surface to feed and warm up from the sun’s rays. The opportunity to swim with these graceful and passive giants is an awe-inspiring experience.The marine life found at Ningaloo is incredibly diverse, with 300 coral species, 600 different molluscs, and around 500 species of fish in the region. Popular fish sightings range from Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Damselfish, Scissor Tails, Flutemouths, Wrasse, to larger fish such as Groper, Coral Trout, Cod and Trevally. A huge variety of nudibranches are a delight for enthusiasts due to their spectacular colours.
Whitetip and Blacktip Reef Sharks, Great Hammerheads, Carpetsharks, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Bull Rays and the well-camouflaged Northern Wobbegong are highlights for divers whilst Manta Rays can be seen in performing their incredible courtship dances around April, with the species growing up to 7 metres wide (disc width) and around 1,350 kg (2,980 lb)."
Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Suggested Tour: Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateRight on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
Tours in Ningaloo & Exmouth related to Corals
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June,July,August, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Ningaloo & Exmouth - Winter Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally,
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
How to find these species
"The winter season coincides with Coral Spawn & Plankton reaching its highest concentration in the region, meaning the marine biodiversity at this time is incredible. The most famous resident of the region, the enormous Whale Shark, is seen until the end of July feasting on the krill and plankton. Manta Rays can also be seen gracefully dancing around Exmouth, feeding on zooplankton. With 300 coral species, 600 different molluscs, and around 500 species of fish in the region it is a snorkellers and divers delight. Ningaloo is primarily a hard coral reef with Finger Coral, Staghorn & Porites common in the area, whilst at the top of the Exmouth Gulf around the Muiron Islands, there is a stunning array of colourful soft corals including Gorgonian Fans, Cabbage Leather Coral, and sponges such as Callyspongia, Golf Ball Sponge. A huge variety of Nudibranches are a delight for enthusiasts due to their spectacular colours and are so named because most of them have exposed gills. Grey Nurse Sharks congregate around the Navy Pier during the winter months, competing for space with the Whitetip Reef Sharks and Wobbegongs."Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Suggested Tour: Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateRight on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
Tours in Ningaloo & Exmouth related to Corals
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September,October,November, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Ningaloo & Exmouth - Spring Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally,
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
How to find these species
Ningaloo Reef is one of the world's largest fringing reefs, with this intricate ecosystem branching over 260 km and, at some points, is only metres from the beach. This is an ideal time to see Manta Rays along the reef near Exmouth, that are present feeding on the plankton rich water. There are around 500 species of fish in the region including Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Damselfish, Scissor Tails, Flutemouths, Wrasse through to larger fish such as Groper, Coral Trout, Giant Potato Cod and Trevally. A keen eye will be able to spot the Sailfin Catfish which is endemic to the region and present year round. More than 50 per cent of Indian Ocean coral species are found across the Ningaloo Marine Park area, with over 300 species, including Finger, Staghorn, Porites, Cabbage Leather, Brain, Plate and Bubble Corals. Whilst not a coral, Anemone’s are common, providing habitat for some of the reef’s most endearing residents; the Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish and Clark's Anemonefish.Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Suggested Tour: Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateRight on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
Tours in Ningaloo & Exmouth related to Corals
