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 Brendan
Taken on a shore night dive, in Port Philip Bay, Melbourne, Australia. A Short-head Seahorse blending very well into its home environment.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by Brendan
Taken on a shore night dive in Port Philip Bay, Melbourne, Australia.This one is of a couple of Southern Bobtail Squids, doing the dance of love. It looked like this handsome little man had his woman swept of her feet!
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by John Natoli
Xmas Tree at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. Not long to go now before we a present or two under these guys ;-)
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by John Natoli
'Just can't be bothered moving today ... I think I'll stay put' ... thought this moray at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by John Natoli
A Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, photographed at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. Hadn't seen these guys for a little while but they were back in October.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by John Natoli
Julian Rocks, Byron Bay. The water was so cold that the fish's lips were turning blue. Nikon D70 w/105mm.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by John Natoli
Grey Nurse Shark shot at Julian Rocks on a day of poor viz,so a close up shot was definitely the order of the day.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by MaxK
An Abbott's Moray at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by Marinedomain
A lionfish, photographed on Flynn Reef out of Cairns, Australia at a site called Ski Slopes. It seemed to be just as interested in me as I was in him. Taken on a Canon Powershot G3 with an Ike125 strobe.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by Marinedomain
Picture taken on Flynn Reef out of Cairns, Australia on a site called Boulders.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by JennyB
A Horseshoe Leatherjacket the first time using my Canon Ixus 65 with housing under Mornington Pier, Victoria, Australia.
Photocomp November '06 - Novice
by Mick
The photo was taken at Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia, showing a diver amongst pylons.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by DougA
A Pygmy Leatherjacket (Brachaluteres jacksonianus) at Kurnell, Sydney, Australia.