Low Isles

The Sea grass beds found in the deeper water off the reef edge play an important role in keeping the reef healthy by providing a safe haven for juvenile reef fish and a food source for the many sea turtles (green, leatherback, Hawksbill and flatback turtles) and dugongs that inhabit this reef.

This marine environment is home to countless varieties of fish.  Schools of parrot fish, butterfly fish, Angel fish, Batfish, Moorish idols, unicorn fish, yellowed tail fusilier fish to name a few of the fish at Low Isles reef.
The waters around Low Isles are recognised as part of the nursery for new born humpback whale calves and mothers in season (June-September). Several schools of dolphins are found in the waters between Low Isles and Port Douglas.

Birds on the Island
A number of bird species including Torris-strait pidgins, mangrove kingfishers, honeyeaters, white breasted wood swallows, sea-eagles and ospreys reside on and around Low Isles.