Cod Hole, Recreational dive site at Ribbon Reef #10, Queensland, Australia
Cod Hole is a recreational dive site at Ribbon Reef 10 in Queensland, Australia, with depths between about 33 and 100 feet (10 to 30 meters). The site sits along a coral wall lined with formations that rise along the reef's edge.
Cod Hole was brought to international attention by marine photographers Valerie and Ron Taylor in the 1970s. Their underwater work drew divers from around the world to this remote section of the reef.
Cod Hole is designated as a Sensitive Location within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which means group sizes are kept small to protect the reef. This gives each visit a calm, unhurried feel that larger dive sites rarely offer.
Cod Hole is only reachable by multi-day liveaboard trips departing from Cairns, as it lies far out on the reef. Conditions tend to be most stable during the drier months, making that the preferred time for divers.
Giant potato cod, some weighing close to 100 kilograms, routinely swim up to divers during organized feeding sessions on the seafloor. These fish are known for approaching people without hesitation, which makes the experience unlike most other reef dives.
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