The marine region of Sydney is influenced by both subtropical and temperate ocean currents and is home to thousands of species of marine creatures. Dolphins, sharks, rays, large schools of pelagic fish and many tropical fish species can be found. Molluscs such as cuttlefish and octopus as well as other invertebrates like sea urchins and seastars are commonly seen around the intertidal zone.

Dragon

WEEDY SEA DRAGON (Phyllopteryx taeniciolatus)

Looking more like a mythical Chinese Dragon than a fish, the weedy sea dragons are found in water 10-50 metres deep. They occur along the edge of kelp-covered rocky reefs where they feed on small shrimp. During mating the female attaches eggs to the underside of the male’s tail where they remain until hatching.

SeaHorse

WHITE'S SEAHORSE (Hippocampus whitei)

The marine region of Sydney is influenced by both subtropical and temperate ocean currents and is home to thousands of species of marine creatures. Dolphins, sharks, rays, large schools of pelagic fish and many tropical fish species can be found. Molluscs such as cuttlefish and octopus as well as other invertebrates like sea urchins and seastars are commonly seen around the intertidal zone. Looking more like a mythical Chinese Dragon than a fish, the weedy sea dragons are found in water 10-50 metres deep. They occur along the edge of kelp-covered rocky reefs where they feed on small shrimp. During mating the female attaches eggs to the underside of the male’s tail where they remain until hatching.