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Glovers Island

Glovers Island is shallow, really shallow, topping out at 7m. Don't expect dramatic walls or towering coral heads here. This site is all about the sand, and trust us, it’s worth a look. We love drifting over the rippled bottom, eyes peeled for what’s hiding. It’s a fantastic spot for eagle rays gliding past, and we’ve seen more than a few stingrays too. Our favourite moments here are spotting a saddle stargazer, buried with just its eyes poking out, or the shy trunkfish navigating the sparse seagrass. Visibility averages 11m, which is plenty for this kind of subtle exploration. You need good buoyancy control here. Seriously good. In certain seasons, the sand gets absolutely carpeted with long-spined urchins, and a clumsy fin kick will definitely ruin your day. This isn’t a site for ripping through a tank. It’s for slow, deliberate looking, a genuine search for the camouflaged. Bring your macro lens if you have one, because there’s plenty to find if you’re patient. We've often found reef scorpionfish hunkered down, blending perfectly with the substrate. This is a site for the observant, for those who find joy in the subtle movements of sand-dwellers, and for anyone who appreciates the quiet magic of a shallow, sandy expanse.