Restorf Island - Kimbe Bay

The waters around Restorf Island hold an incredible diversity of marine life. On the main reef is profusion of coral growth, especially gorgonian fans and black tree corals, with many anemones occupied by Clown Anemonefish near the second boat mooring. There is a great variety of reef fishes along the full length of the main reef, and towards the far end, Black Tip- and Gray Reef Sharks are often seen. On the western side of Restorf, the reef slopes downward away from a wall in a patchwork of loosely connected coral bommies, many serving as anchors for gorgonian fans, sea whips, barrel sponges, and elephant ear sponges. Among these live many species of smaller reef fish such as hawkfish, gobies, colourful anthias and numerous invertebrates including nudibranchs, shrimp, feather duster worms and occasional octopus.