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Cobia Hole
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Dive Site:
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Cobia Hole
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Location:
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14°39.919S 143°27.653E. Off the northeast point of Watson's Bay on Lizard Island
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Visited By:
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Undersea Explorer, Nimrod Explorer, Supersport
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Depth:
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14-18 metres
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Rating:
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Intermediate
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Features:
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- Pinnacle of rocks covered with every conceivable marine organism including sponges, soft coral, coralliamorpharians, feather stars, sea stars, sea squirts, shrimps, crabs and gobies
- Described as a veneer community where reef covers the island
- Look for sea whips, gorgonian fans and stinging hydroids
- Hovering bream can often be seen, as well as circling pelagic barracuda or trevally
- In the nooks and crannies look for interesting sponges, lace coral and sea squirts
- Large turtles, toadfish and estuary cod can also be seen in the area
- Explore around the sea grasses and algae on the nearby sand
- Also check out the inner lagoon
- Snorkelling is popular everywhere in the area
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Note: Latitude and longitude not to be used for navigational purposes - approx co-ords only.
