Clown fish, or anemone fish as they are sometimes known, belong to the Damselfish family that includes sergeant majors and chromids. There are 28 species in the world, they are generally small in size (the largest species attaining 16cm maximum more »
Surgeonfish (or Tangs) are found throughout the world’s temperate and tropical oceans, and there are approximately 80 species, many of which are found on the Great Barrier Reef. The body is basically flat, and oval in shape, with a small more »
This mysterious animal is the Glaucus atlanticus, or the blue sea slug (“Glaucus” means colour of the sea) It belongs to an unusual group of oceanic nudibranchs. Nudibranchs belong to the mollusc family, and share many of the attributes that marine snails more »
Although eels aren’t the most obvious fish you’re likely to encounter on your visit to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), they are certainly one of the most fascinating. There are more than 700 species of eels worldwide, and a large number are more »
One of the many questions the marine biologists get asked on the reef is “Will we see any sharks today?” The answer is it is distinctly possible, but probably not the species that most people immediately consider. Chances of encountering more »
How many species occur along the Great Barrier Reef? Around the world, there are nearly 60 species of sea snakes. 14 species are found along the Great Barrier Reef, including the large Olive sea snake, and the black and white more »
There are approximately 40 species of sea birds on the GBR, with 60% breeding within the marine park. Sea birds aren’t fussy as to where they will nest. Some use low vegetation or shrubs, however the vast majority will simply more »
Along the length of the Great Barrier Reef, there are over 35 species of marine rays. Rays play a very special part of Australia’s early discovery by Europeans. Lieutenant James Cook recorded numerous large rays caught in Botany Bay (so more »
