Transit Wrecks

Transit wrecks are just off shore from the main settlement. The reefs are only shallow, but very rich in marine life and a handful of shipwrecks are scattered around. The Transit reefs cover a fairly large area approximately 1.5 km north-east of the main jetty. The area is a marine reserve and as such no fish or crayfish may be taken, along with corals and shells which are protected.

The reefs are mainly limestone, as are all the reefs around the island, but there are odd outcrops of brain coral and some encrusting plate corals here and there. Depths vary from 3-8 metres and what the reefs lack in depth they make up for in colour and diversity of life. Even some of the larger game species such as blue grouper and yellowtail kingfish are seen frequently, especially on the outer areas were the reef and sand meet. There are also a lot of reef species living in the area - wrasse, leatherjackets, breaksea cod, blue devil and foxfish are all high on the population list.