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Mill Channel new cleaning station

Mill Channel’s new cleaning station. Now, this is a spot we’ve spent a lot of time just… watching. It’s not about covering ground, it’s about settling in and letting the show unfold. We love dropping down near the channel edge, finding a comfortable spot on the sand, and simply waiting. The currents here can be a bit frisky, so good buoyancy is key – you don’t want to be tumbling into the coral. We usually go early morning, before the boat traffic picks up, when the light has that soft, underwater glow. You’ll see a steady stream of fish queueing up for their turn: big groupers, wrasse, and even those shy black angelfish getting a scrub. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we've spotted bloodspot pipefish and banded fringe blennies tucked away in the nooks. It’s a masterclass in reef ecology, playing out right in front of you. This is our pick for photographers and patient observers.