Don't forget to pack your snorkel and mask, there are a number
of fringing reefs just offshore ripe for exploring.
Typical profiles along most of this coast begin with shallow
fringing reefs around points and bays, or spur - and - groove formations along more exposed beaches.
Daydream is the only inhabited Whitsunday Island
with fringing reef directly off the island.
My last Bali dive was Nusa Lembongan which is close to Nusa Penida but has more sheltered coastline surrounded by
fringing reef which runs from about 5 m to 20 m at a pleasant 30 ° slope.
The Ningaloo Reef is the largest
fringing reef system in the world with sections of the reef only metres from the shoreline and all within close distance to the rugged and beautiful wilderness of the Cape Range National Park.
From family - friendly Fitzroy to the exclusive Bedarra Island, spend your days
snorkelling fringing reefs or wandering lush, tropical landscapes.
The only
fringing reef in Belize is at at Rocky Point in the Corozal District at the northern end of Ambergris Caye.
Once landed, your guide will assist with snorkeling equipment and sun suits if required and you will then be free to explore the crystal clear waters and
fringing reefs surrounding the sandy shores.
These Cairns cruises will take you to stunning
fringing reefs off Lizard and Pelorus Islands and the remote Ribbon Reef on the northern end of the outer edges of the coral reef.
Whether it be enjoying the scenery of our spectacular national parks, basking in the sun on the beach, cruising across the crystal waters or snorkelling on the
beautiful fringing reefs of the whitsunday islands.
The hole is almost perfectly circular, over 1,000 feet across and 400 feet deep, and is almost surrounded
by fringing reefs which make for an excellent snorkel adventure as well.
Upon leaving the hotel garden due east and one steps into the golden sand, turquoise shallows of Sanur lagoon — a natural secure swimming lagoon that is sheltered from surf and swells by a
stunning fringing reef system just 200 meters offshore.
Daydream
Fringing Reef As you step off the beach at secluded Lovers Cove you'll be amazed at the welcome from the schools of parrot fish right in front of you.
Blue Pearl Bay: A comfortable two hour sail from the mainland, Blue Pearl Bay is the site of some of Queensland's most
spectacular fringing reef.
The island of Bangka, with its rolling hills of green fields and forests, and the nearby islands of Gangga and Talise offer over 25 dive sites with
fringing reef slopes and pinnacles carpeted in soft corals.
Step off the beach at secluded Lovers» Cove and you'll be greeted by a kaleidoscopic welcoming party of parrot fish, inviting you into their world and the beautiful
fringing reef just beyond shore.
The topography of the site is very simple with a relatively
shallow fringing reef, and an extensive plateau that ranges in depth from 14 - 26m.
Guests arrive at Orpheus Island Resort via helicopter to a warm welcome and some of the most amazing
fringing reef diving on the reef.
Snorkel
over fringing reef and swim with Green Sea Turtles, before learning all about them during a visit to the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.
Anini Vista Drive Estate boasts the longest and
widest fringing reef in the Hawaiian Islands, and because of the unique conditions, it has generally well protected waters and some of the most consistent conditions for water activities.
The inner slopes of
fringing reefs provide more structure and habitat for resident marine life but remain largely current free.
Wake up with the waves lapping against the shore in the cove and grab some breakfast before plunging into the waters once again to explore the
amazing fringing reef and what lies beneath.
The first dive you will explore one of the many
deep fringing reefs to a depth range of 60 — 80 feet and the second dive to a medium reef to about 45 — 55 feet, except for Tuesday and Friday when we do a wreck dive to Theo's Wreck or the Sea Star which are dives in about 100 feet depth.
If you're staying on the west side of the island we offer kayak and snorkel tours from Olowalu where we can explore an
expansive fringe reef with the picturesque backdrop of the West Maui Mountains.
Spend around five hours snorkelling the
pristine fringing reef on Green Island or take a glass bottom boat ride around the lagoon to see the marine life.
It is about 10 km offshore of the main island of Viti Levu and is surrounded by its
own fringing reef system.
Bonaire's
fringing reef runs parallel to shore, making navigation simple, and enabling divers to adventure off in either direction from any one site.
The reserve encompasses estuarine near - shore communities and extends to
protect fringing reefs and associated habitat that is unique to the country.
Data was collected from a large latitudinal range six times over a two - year period at 14
nearshore fringing reefs at islands in the GBR that experience terrestrial runoff.
Hawaii's fifth largest island, Molokai is only 38 miles long and 10 miles across at its widest point and is home to the highest sea cliffs in the world and the longest
continuous fringing reef.
This is quite different on the north coast, it seems with the magic of nature, the
slopping fringing reefs provide the perfect environment for coral spores to settle and process the beautiful colours that cover these slopes.
The tropical climate and its 17 pristine white sandy beaches, coves and pockets of
fringing reef attract tourists from all over.
The island's
fringing reefs lie within a protected marine reserve and dive sites are served by are mooring buoys.
Bring your own dive / snorkelling gear or rent snorkelling gear locally and enjoy the
great fringing reefs Bowen offers right off sandy beaches.
Bowen is located at the «top of Whitsundays» and offers live, unspoilt,
fringing reefs consisting of beautiful coral and reef fish right off the beaches.
Spectacular fringe reef diving and snorkelling is available immediately offshore, and this, combined with a forest setting onshore, makes Hook a special place for those looking for a unique, close up encounter with the Australian wilderness and the Whitsunday Islands.
With the Gulf of Thailand on the east and the Andaman Sea on the west, diving opportunities
include fringing reefs, deep drop - offs, wrecks, walls, caverns, tunnels, pinnacles or open ocean seamounts.
With a coral coverage of 74 % at 10 meters deep, the long
stretching fringing reefs that run along the full north coast of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, provide plenty of colourful hard and soft corals to see for all levels of divers.
Thanks to a
protective fringing reef, visitors can also wade straight into calm waters to see schools of technicolour fish.
Beginner divers will enjoy easy diving on
fringing reef while experienced divers will be challenged on offshore dive sites.
Explore the lush rainforest of this tropical paradise, snorkel the
colourful fringing reef or simply relax on the white sandy beaches.