Diving Localities - Ribbon Reefs

Ribbon Reef #3
Dive Site:	Steve's Bommie
Location:	15°30.017S 145°47.033E. Due west of south end of Ribbon Reef No 3
Visited By:	Taka, Spoilsport, Undersea Explorer, Nimrod Explorer, Spirit of Freedom
Depth:	3-35 metres
Rating:	Novice
Features:	Entry from the boat drops you into 33m, only metres away from Steve's bommie It has a huge selection of marine life - a classic "oasis-in-the-desert" site See plate coral, boulder coral, gorgonian fans, soft coral and golf ball coral Nudibranchs can be seen below 10m See circling pods of minke whales, barracuda, giant trevally, batfish and snapper between June and August Visibility is good with large concentrations of fish schools Look for five species of anemones, purple and gold anthias, fourlined snapper and yellowtail goatfish Regularly cruising by are barracuda, trevally and whitetip reef sharks

Note: Latitude and longitude not to be used for navigational purposes - approx co-ords only.