In the shallow
areas be sure to keep your eyes open for peacock flounders, octopus, needlefish and
turtles or drop down a little
deeper over dense coral growth to see puffers, moray eels, parrot fish, lobsters, and even sea horses.
Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends
in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the
area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy
area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a
deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea
turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for
deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing
deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.
Fitzroy Island is a large tropical continental island surrounded by its own fringing coral reef
in an
area that is a known underwater highway for migrating marine life on the Great Barrier Reef with currents
in the
deeper water that allow them to move along at a faster pace just like you see the
turtles in the movie Finding Nemo!