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Sea Cucumbers – The Recycling Vacuums
A sluggish invertebrate, Sea Cucumbers are prolifically found throughout the sandy lagoons of Mackay Reef, you can’t miss them! Their chunky sausage-like shape is easily recognised even when they are covered in sand. These unsuspecting invertebrates act like vacuum cleaners when they feed, feasting on the detritus or the “left overs” of decomposing marine organisms […]
Epaulette Sharks – The Reef Walkers
Epaulette sharks are a species of carpet shark found in the shallow, sandy lagoons and coral labyrinths of Mackay Reef. Recognised by the distinctive black circular markings on their fins that resemble epaulettes, each shark has its own individual pattern – like our fingerprint. Uniquely, they are able to do something that no other shark […]
Clownfish – The Local Celebrity
True Clownfish, also affectionately known as “Nemo”, are probably the most famous species of fish on the Great Barrier Reef thanks to the 2003 animated movie “Finding Nemo”. Only found on a select few snorkel sites around Mackay Reef – one being our crew favourite site “The Wall”. With regular access to The Wall during […]
Green Sea Turtles – The People Pleasers
Green sea turtles are one of the most iconic species to encounter when snorkeling Mackay Reef. Easily identified by their size and unique mottled shell, Ocean Safari guests have been inundated with multiple encounters this week! With their graceful swimming and easy-going nature, these special encounters always make for a perfect photo opportunity coupled with […]
Keeping an Eye on our Reef
Ocean Safari has been keeping an eye on Mackay Reef for over 12 years! This gives our crew the luxury of leaning into long term monitoring data when sharing site information or answering health related queries our guests might have. Ocean Safari crew are trained on how to correctly and efficiently monitor Mackay Reef through […]
