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Ningaloo Reef Fish Stay Close To Home

April 8th, 2009 by Helen

If you are into fish, this is the place for you. About 500 species of fish call the Ningaloo Reef home.

As they are territorial many will spend their entire life in only one area.  The little ones can spend all their time in just one specific location on the reef.

Smaller fish you might expect to see include: Angel Fish, Butterfly Fish, Damsel Fish, Parrot Fish and the Scissor Tail Fish.

You might also see larger fish such as Cod, Coral Trout, Groper, Mackerel and Trevally. Almost sounds like a menu doesn’t it?

If you are intending to fish, it would be wise to check out the special fishing rules that apply for the Ningaloo Marine Park at The Department of Fisheries.ningaloo-fish

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2009 Whale Shark Season Starts Early

April 8th, 2009 by Helen

Our beautiful whale sharks turned up early this year.  From mid March people were reporting sightings.

If you haven’t come across the whale sharks let me tell you – they are massive.  They can grow up to 18 metres long.  In fact fish do not come any bigger.

Despite the name, they are a fish rather than a whale.  They are also very gentle creatures.

Ningaloo is one of the few places in the world where these big fish come in so close to shore.

Taking a dive on a whale shark tour is well worth it.  The water is crystal clear and swimming beside these wonderful fish is an unforgettable experience.

You can check out what is on offer at Things To Do.

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Turtles of Ningaloo Reef

March 29th, 2009 by Helen

October is the mating season for the turtles in the Ningaloo area.

Up here we see the Green Turtle, Loggerheads and the Hawksbills.  These turtles will mate close to shore.

From November to March the females come into the beach and lay their soft eggs in the sand.  The sex of the baby turtles is determined by the temperature of the sand in which they are buried.

Warm sand helps to hatch our female turtles.

It is very important that the turtles are not disturbed so it’s  best to see them with a qualified guide.

Jurai Turtle Centre is an educational facility where you can learn all about turtles.  It is a great place to visit and seeing the turtles is a very special part of the Ningaloo holiday experience.

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