Ribbon Reefs, Lizard Island, QLD - Live Aboard
| Ribbon Reefs, Lizard Island, QLD - Live Aboard | |||
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| To the north of Cairns and Port Douglas lies a 120 km long, stunning turquoise chain (string) of 10 individuals coral reefs that collectively are called 'The Ribbon Reefs'. Fringing the edge of the continental shelf, this 200 km stretch of the Great Barrier Reef lies in a remote region of North Queensland, Australia and is only accessible by a few liveaboard boats. Relatively isolated, these reefs support a huge range of biodiversity from the giant clam with it's violet fluorescent interior, to the vividly red flame file shell and the elusive leafy scorpion fish. Reef formations include beds of huge plate corals, isolated pinnacles crowned in delicate corals and anemones, walls, channels, caves, canyons and shallow coral gardens. Some of the spectacular dive sites of the Ribbon Reefs include Pixie Pinnacle, Challenger Bay, The Clam Gardens, Lighthouse Bommie, Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom and Dynamite Pass. At the very top of the Ribbon Reefs lies the famous Cod Hole, home to a family of resident Potato Cod (Grouper). Like large docile puppy dogs, these magnificent fish are easily approachable and appear ever eager to pose for the camera. The best diving on the Ribbon Reefs is generally at a depth of less than 20 metres, often with the most abundant marine life being found in the top 5 to 10 metres of water. Warm, sheltered waters and usually little current, make the Ribbon Reefs a great dive destination. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cod_Hole |
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| Diving Activity at Ribbon Reefs, Lizard Island, QLD | |||
| 7 dive sites at this City / Island: | |||
| Ribbon Reef #10 - Challenger Bay | Ribbon Reef #10 - Pixies Pinnacle | Ribbon Reef #10 - Pretty Patch | Ribbon Reef #10 - Snake Pit | Ribbon Reef #10 - The Cod Hole | Ribbon Reef #10 - Two Towers | Ribbon Reef #3 - Steve's Bommie | |||
| 11 dives at this City / Island: | |||
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