Whitsundays Snorkelling Tours – Wildlife You Can Expect to See
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In the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, there lie thousands of individual species. From colourful fish to majestic sea turtles, the Whitsundays’ snorkelling tours promise an unforgettable experience beneath the surface. Below are some exciting things you can expect to see when you snorkel.
What Wildlife to Expect While Snorkeling Tour:
When snorkeling, you are likely to see marine species. They are far less numerous and often stay away from noise and boats. When you are above water, you may see whales or dugongs, but less likely when you snorkel among the reefs.
Fish in a Range of Colours and Sizes
The fish, of course, are the most notable species on the reef! The Marine Park is home to thousands of species, many of which you’ll see on any snorkeling trip! They come in an incredible range of sizes, colors and temperaments. You’re going to see big, small, fast, slow, colorful and soft.
Mollusks
Clams, muscles, slugs, snails, and octopi are included in mollusks. You can see some species from this group in the Marine Park and the Whitsundays, such as giant clams that have colorful fleshy lips, cone shells that are extremely deadly if handled or touched, and sea slugs that look like colorful color kaleidoscopes in the shape of a slug.
Echinoderms
Among other animals, echinoderms include sea cucumbers and marine stars. Sea cucumbers are easy to spot as long and spherical as a real cucumber. They are moving slowly and dark brown or black, making it easy to spot them. Sea stars (often miscalled starfish) can also be seen around the reef. They usually have 5 arms, but some, depending on the type, may have more or less.
Sea Turtles
Among many snorkellers on the reef, sea turtles are a favorite. The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the seven species of sea turtles in the world. The most commonly spotted in the Whitsundays is the green sea turtle, often found eating on coral. Older, more mature sea turtles are more frequently spotted in the seagrass beds from above the water when they surface for air.
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