409 Dive Log Australasia December 24

Java Moray getting cleaned

Olive Sea snake

and you will see both the small stuff and the big fish you no longer commonly see elsewhere, (e.g. sharks, large schools of barracuda, Trevally, etc.). So that concludes our trip down the Ribbons but don’t forget the Ribbons can also be part of a trip to the magical diving found in the Coral Sea’s: Osprey, Bougainville and Holmes reefs. That is another story and the subject of our next blog.

after the wonders of Steves you will not be disappointed as Flare Point has outstanding coral cover, large nemo colonies; watch out for octopus, Peacock Mantis Shrimp and numerous Pipefish found around the anchor blocks. We have also had a magical experience with a Manta Ray here. The Ribbons is a ‘must-do’ on any divers’ wish list. Diving conditions and marine life are world-class,

Encircled by a school of Trevally photo credit Terry Cummins

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DIVE LOG Australasia #409 - December ‘24

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