Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre.
by AidenD
The nudibrach (Chromodoris coi) was hanging off a bit of nubby rock which made the perfect pose. Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, Australia.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by DanielN
Snorkelling with whalesharks in Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Fuji FD50, Inon fisheye lens.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by DanielN
One last shot of Ningaloo famous visitors before he headed backed to the depths! Ningaloo Reef, Australia. Fuji FD50 Inon fisheye lens.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by SteveL
I was snorkelling along watching this olive sea snake hunting through the coral of Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia, when he also became interested in my camera.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by DavidV
While on a night dive on Wheeler Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia found this guy hiding in a nook.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by JulianG
Hermit Crab at the Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Panasonic Lumix TZ3.
Photocomp December '09 - Novice
by BlakeM
Batfish at Fish Rock, South West Rocks, Australia. DX800.
Photocomp December '09 - Open
by LindaW
This photo was taken at Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia.
Photocomp December '09 - Open
by Dave Baxter
A Port Jackson Shark up close. Perth, Western Australia.
Photocomp December '09 - Open
by Dave Baxter
A batfish cruising past. Perth, Western Australia.
Photocomp December '09 - Open
by DanielN
The biggest performer on our 5 day trip to the Neptune Islands 'Stiches', South Australia. Fuji FD50, Inon fish eye lense.
Photocomp December '09 - Open
by AidenD
I'd never seen this type of nudi before ( Halgerda aurantiomaculata), but then I don't usually get excited about them. Taken on Flinders Reef No. 2 mooring, Brisbane, Australia.
Photocomp November '09 - Novice
by Mark G
Bottle Tail squid, Swan River, Perth, Western Australia. Equipment: Nikon D200 in Seacam housing, Nikon 105mm macro lens, duel Inon Z220 strobes.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by Mark G
Female Blue Swimmer crab eating pebble crab. Swan River, Perth, Western Australia. Nikon F90X in Seacam housing, Nikon 28-70mm lens, Inon Z220 strobe.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by DanielN
Face to face with the famous visitors at Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, Australia. Fuji FD50 Inon fish eye lense.
Photocomp November '09 - Open