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 Luke B
These Leafy Seadragon embryos are now visible and hatched 3 weeks later! Taken at Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia. Photocomp November '09 - Open
by Dave Baxter
A seahorse at Perth, Western Australia. Nikon D50, 60mm lens Ikelite housing.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by Dave Baxter
A leatherjacket cloes-up at Perth, Western Australia. Nikon D50, 60mm lens Ikelite housing.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by Luke B
This Tasseled Anglerfish was found guarding its eggs under Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by Dave Baxter
Close-up of a fish face at Perth, Western Australia. Nikon D50, 60mm lens Ikelite housing.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by Dave Baxter
A Weedy Seadragon at Perth, Western Australia. Nikon D50, 60mm lens Ikelite housing.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by LeanneA
This is a Cavangh's Egg Cowrie with eggs taken at The Pipeline Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Australia in 8 metres of water.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
It was a huge surprise to see a Whaleshark during a dive at North-Stradbroke Island, Brisbane, Australia.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by JimD
This turtle was captured at Fly Point, Nelson Bay, Australia. Nikon CP8400 in an Ikelite housing with a single DS125 strobe.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by JimD
This yawning Cod was captured at Fly Point, Nelson Bay, Australia. Nikon CP8400 in an Ikelite housing with a single DS125 strobe.
Photocomp November '09 - Open
by RebeccaF
A Red Cuttle (Sepia mestus) being a little inquisitive! Jervis Bay, Australia. Canon 400D.
Photocomp November '09 - Novice
by Tomas
This photo was taken by Tomas Mitchell in 2009 at Botany Bay with a Sea & Sea 12HD camera. This fish is undescribed.
by Luke B
This male Leafy Seadragon was found carrying eggs at Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia.
Photocomp October '09 - Open
by KatherineE
An octopus in hiding at South West Rocks, Australia.
Photocomp October '09 - Novice
by KatherineE
A sea urchin at South West Rocks, Australia.
Photocomp October '09 - Novice