Species identification

There are over 450 species in our photo library . They are arranged for easy visual identification. Information about each animal is provided.   >>>>>

Photo Galleries

We also have image galleries which contain art-quality pictures. They are simply beautiful pictures. Please enjoy the magic of the underwater world. Access the galleries via the main menu.

Animal Behaviours

Sea creatures have unusual and interesting behaviours. This section provides some insights into life in the underwater world. Access via the main menu.

About Julian Rocks

Julian rocks is situated within the Cape Byron Marine park in northern NSW, on the east coast of Australia.
It is home to over 900 marine species including wobbegongs, rays, turtles, fish, nudibranchs and many more. It is an aggregation site for the endangered Grey Nurse Sharks, Carcharias taurus, who visit in winter. Leopard sharks visit Julian Rocks over summer.
This is where warm and cool waters meet, hence the enormous biodiversity. A minority of species are endemic to this area. Most are found over a wide area of the Asia-Pacific region.

This site is a work in progress. We are adding to it almost every week. The site includes photographs of over 400 species and descriptions of them as well as highlighting some of the most interesting aspect of their ways of life.

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Recent additions

We add to our collections almost every week. Check here to see what we found recently.   >>>>>
Last updated 23/4/08

Scientific names

Ever been intimidated by scientific names? Its actually a good system, and once its explained, its easy.    >>>>>

Taxonomic site map

If you're looking for information about a particular animal, check here to see if its on our list   >>>

contact & contributions

The site is run by a group of local divers, if you have any photos or observations your contributions will be most welcome. More about us     >>>>>