This dive site offers an easy and rewarding exploration of a man-made structure teeming with life. The jetty pylons are encrusted with colourful sponges and soft corals, providing a habitat for a high diversity of fish and macro critters. It's a fantastic dive for photographers and those looking for a relaxed shallow experience.
Monkey Mia Jetty
Easy jetty dive with abundant fish and macro life.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Batfish
Sponge
Octopus
Stonefish
Nudibranch
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Dugong
Sea Snake
Turtle
French Angelfish
Common Lionfish- Wwobbegong-shark
- SStringray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth, easy navigation, and minimal current make it ideal for new divers and photographers.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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