Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary

This sanctuary covers 12 hectares comprising two small reefs that provide for a wide variety of microhabitats.

Flora & FaunaAround the islands, many kinds of wrasse scoot amongst the fronds. Schools of black and white Zebra Fish stand out dramatically from the seaweed. The rotund, spiny Globe Fish hovers over the rocks. Fur Seals use the larger island to sun themselves after foraging far off the coast.

A rich intertidal reef lies along the top of the sandstone islands. Rocks, pools, gutters and ledges hide a huge variety of shells from large abalone to tiny periwinkles. A rich seaweed 'garden' thrive. The large brown seaweeds grow luxuriantly, interspersed with beds of attractive red and green species.