Sydney Octopus

1. Ann's Rock / Astrid's WallNgunguru, Poor Knights Islands, New ZealandBoat · WallIntermediate+25 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
2. AdelaideAvoca Beach, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WreckEstimated: Advanced+31 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
3. Fly PointNelson Bay, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · ShoreIntermediate+15 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
4. Halifax PointNelson Bay, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · ShoreBeginner-friendly22 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
5. Merimbula WharfMerimbula, New South Wales, AustraliaBoatBeginner-friendly13 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
6. Swansea BridgeSwansea, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · ShoreBeginner-friendly13 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
7. PipelineNelson Bay, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · ShoreBeginner-friendly13 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
8. SS DuckenfieldNarrabeen, New South Wales, AustraliaWreckIntermediate+23.5 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
9. Chris’ WallCaves Beach, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WallBeginner-friendly21 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
10. Anemone BayCorindi Beach, New South Wales, AustraliaBoatBeginner-friendly27 mBest Sep–Jul · estimated3 mm
11. Clifton GardensMosman, New South Wales, AustraliaShoreBeginner-friendly10 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
12. WaterfallManly, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WallBeginner-friendlyBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
13. Leigh ReefLeigh, Auckland, New ZealandBoat · ReefEstimated: Beginner-friendly16 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
14. Lucy’s WallBlacksmiths, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WallEstimated: Beginner-friendly7 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
15. PS Ballina WreckPort Macquarie, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WreckEstimated: Beginner-friendly11 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
16. RenaMount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandBoat · WreckEstimated: Intermediate+22 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
17. Skillion CaveTerrigal, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · CaveEstimated: Intermediate+18 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
18. Tabletop ReefLeigh, Auckland, New ZealandBoat · ReefEstimated: Beginner-friendly16 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
19. The ValliantPalm Beach, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WreckEstimated: Intermediate+26 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
20. Waterfall ReefLeigh, Auckland, New ZealandBoat · ReefEstimated: Beginner-friendly12 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
21. Wonder Reef On The Gold CoastMain Beach, Queensland, AustraliaBoat · ReefEstimated: Intermediate+20 mBest Sep–Jun · estimated3 mm
22. FairlightFairlight, New South Wales, AustraliaShore · MuckEstimated: Beginner-friendly14 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
23. North BondiNorth Bondi, New South Wales, AustraliaShore · ReefEstimated: Intermediate+22 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
24. Lou’s ReefShellharbour, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · ReefEstimated: Intermediate+24 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm

Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org