Critically EndangeredGiant Clam
Tridacna gigas
An isolated oceanic atoll in the Coral Sea, with vertical walls and very high visibility. North Horn is its signature site, known for its concentration of sharks.
Depth
10–40 m
Recommended level
Advanced
Average visibility
30 m
Coral Sea Marine Park (a separate designation from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park)
None — it lies OUTSIDE the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
It should not be lumped in with the Great Barrier Reef: Osprey lies outside the World Heritage Area and is managed under the Coral Sea Marine Park, a separate designation. It is a common classification error.
Sources consulted: Dive The World · Divernet
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Same country: Australia
Same country: Australia
Same country: Australia
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Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard
Best season
October-December
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
200 USD / dive
Same country: Australia
Australia