This dive site, known as The Nursery, offers a captivating underwater experience. It's characterized by shallow waters and rocky formations, making it suitable for divers of all skill levels. The area is teeming with marine life, including Eastern Blue Devils, schooling fish, cuttlefish, and occasionally, the remarkable endangered Grey Nurse Sharks. A resident seahorse also adds to the site’s unique charm. Due to its accessibility and abundant wildlife, it's a popular destination for both novice and experienced divers alike.
The Nursery
Shallow, rocky site with diverse life and nurse sharks.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by Dive Jervis Bay
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Southern Stingray
Seahorse
Nurse Shark
Octopus
Eastern Blue Devilfish
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Schooling Fish- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth and protected nature make it ideal for all.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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