Sea Life

The species that can be found in our waterways and the sea in and around our area

All Crabs 33 Fish 77 Octopus & Squid 6 Other 43 Sea Stars 16 Sharks & Rays 14 Shellfish 179 Sponges & Seaweeds 39 Whales & Dolphins 2

Sea Life species records

Showing 41–60 of 409 species

Notorynchus cepedianus Broadnose Shark

Broadnose Shark

Native Carcharhinus brachyurus Bronze Whaler

Bronze Whaler

Native Bulla quoyii Brown Bubble Snail

Brown Bubble Snail

Native Notocypraea angustata Brown Cowry

Brown Cowry

Native Notoplana australis Brown Flatworm

Brown Flatworm

Native Zonaria spiralis Brown Seaweed

Brown Seaweed

Native Distromium flabellatum Brown Seaweed

Brown Seaweed

Native Cystophora moniliformis Brown Seaweed Sp.

Brown Seaweed Sp.

Native Cystophora monilifera Brown Seaweed Sp.

Brown Seaweed Sp.

Native Salmo trutta Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Introduced Cystophora torulosa Brown Zig-zag Seaweed

Brown Zig-zag Seaweed

Native Diploporella alata Bryozoan

Bryozoan

Endemic Caulerpa geminata Bubble Caulerpa

Bubble Caulerpa

Native Tritia burchardi Burchard's Dog Whelk

Burchard's Dog Whelk

Native Leptograpsodes octodentatus Burrowing Shore Crab

Burrowing Shore Crab

Endemic Caulerpa cactoides Cactus Caulerpa

Cactus Caulerpa

Native Montfortula rugosa Cap-Shaped False Limpet

Cap-Shaped False Limpet

Native Petaloconchus caperatus Captured Worm-Shell

Captured Worm-Shell

Native Thysanozoon brocchii Carpet Flatworm

Carpet Flatworm

Native Dicathais orbita Cart-Rut Shell

Cart-Rut Shell

Native

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Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.