Dive with the Seadragons
MEET TASMANIA’S UNDERWATER DRAGONS
Meet one of Tasmania’s most remarkable creatures
Weedy seadragons are one of Tasmania’s most distinctive marine creatures. Related to seahorses and pipefish, they are perfectly adapted to life among the kelp and rocky reefs of our coastline.
A year-round encounter
Finding a seadragon is part of the adventure. Slow down, explore the reef and look carefully among the kelp — they can be surprisingly easy to miss.
With dive sites reaching different depths and seadragons encountered throughout the year, every dive offers a different opportunity to find one. During summer, you may also have the chance to spot a male carrying eggs beneath his tail.
DEPTH
Varies by dive site
SEASON
All year round
LEVEL
All experience levels
Masters of camouflage
Weedy seadragons are masters of camouflage, blending remarkably well into the kelp and rocky reef around them. Even when they are there, they can be surprisingly difficult to spot.
That is part of what makes finding one so rewarding. Take your time, look closely and explore the reef — but remember that, like all encounters with wild marine life, seeing a seadragon can never be guaranteed.
Come and find a seadragon