This dive site, Gordon's Mooring, offers a captivating underwater experience. It’s characterized by numerous swim-throughs and overhangs nestled amongst smaller bommies. This location is particularly popular with photographers due to its diverse coral formations and abundant marine life, benefitting from ample sunlight. Deeper sections of the site reveal stunning blue backdrops, frequently hosting large pelagic sharks and rays. Notable highlights include several well-established giant clams, vibrant clownfish, graceful turtles, and reef sharks. The shallows provide excellent conditions for snorkeling activities.
Gordons Mooring
Photogenic reef with bommies, swim-throughs, and abundant marine life.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
coral reefsharkturtlewhaleswim-throughwide anglebeginner friendly
Marine Life
Clownfish
Triggerfish
Reef Shark
Giant Clam
Nurse Shark
Blacktip Reef Shark
Napoleon Wrasse
Hard Coral
Crayfish
Barracuda
Honeycomb Moray
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Batfish
Cownose Ray
Guitarfish
Sea Turtle
Minke Whale
French Angelfish
Snowflake Moray
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Leopard Shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow snorkeling areas and deeper sections with pelagics suit all experience levels.
Hazards:
marine lifeboat trafficdepth
Current Strength:
Mild
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