This dive site is a shallow, sheltered estuary ideal for novice divers and snorkellers. It features important seagrass beds and mangroves that serve as a nursery for juvenile fish and other marine life. The tidal flow can create a fun, gentle drift, but can become strong on an outgoing tide.
Candlagan Creek
Sheltered estuary with juvenile fish, great for novice snorkellers.
Shore Access
2m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Mullet
Racer Mangrove Crab
Sparsely-Spotted Stingaree
Flathead
Fish
Whiting
Sea Bream
Seagrass
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow, sheltered from ocean conditions, and suitable for novices.
Hazards:
currentmarine life
Current Strength:
Variable
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