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 JohnG
This Leafy Seadragon was an unexpected surprise taken on a shore dive at Flinders, Victoria, Australia. I couldn't believe my eyes, a Leafy Seadragon so close to Melbourne!!
Photocomp October '09 - Open
Another early morning at the Pipeline, Nelson Bay, Australia and as always something to see - Ceratosoma brevicaudatum.
Photocomp October '09 - Open
by Luke B
The amazing kelp forests at Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by Dive Diva
A Red Sea Bass at North Horn, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by penelopeW
I took this picture on Magnetic Island, of Townsville, Australia. It was taken on the shore of Florence Bay.
by MichaelG
Wobbegong Shark, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by MichaelG
Crab and Jellyfish, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by MichaelG
A Striped Anglerfish at Chowder Bay, Sydney, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by MichaelG
Leopard Shark, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by MichaelG
Sweetlips and Morwong, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - open
by RolandB
This picture of a Mourning Cuttlefish was taken at Camp Cove in Sydney Harbour, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by JohnG
The photo was taken near Ricketts Point in Port Phillip Bay, Australia. A few of the Calcarious shells had been turning up and and I always wondered if it was possible to find a real live Paper Nautilus.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by jimM
A Hawksbill Turtle feeding at the wreck of the SS Yongala, Australia.
Photocomp September '09 - Novice