Murion Islands Dive 2

After the first dive, we headed around to the other side of the islands for lunch and a chance to snorkel over the shallow reef.

While swimming around the bombies amongst the spectcular range of fish life, we saw the destructive “Crown of Thorns”.

Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns

Whilst there are quite a few to be found around the Murion Islands, they are part of the ecosystem and not currently considered to be a problem.

This dive site was littered with Nudibranch of a range of colours and feathers.

Nudibranch White Spots
Nudibranch White Spots

We again encountered a sea snake, this time much closer and quite enquisitive!

Inquisitive Sea Snake
Inquisitive Sea Snake

The abundance and variety of soft corals was amazing.

Soft Coral
Soft Coral

To end the dive we had a pair of catfish hiding under a rock ledge.

Cat Fish
Cat Fish

On the way home we were treated to more humpback whales including the mother and calf who cruised along just beside our boat!

Humpback Mother and Calf

Having saved the best until last, tomorrow, we are off to the World Famous Exmouth Navy Pier…