Reef habitats

Look closely at an underwater photograph. Describe the surroundings, ask a question and explore what makes a reef home.

Striped fish swimming together above a seagrass meadow

Wally’s Reef School

Discover real ocean life through Troy Mayne’s photographs, then explore friendship and imagination with Wally’s Reef Gang. Underwater photography © Troy Mayne / Oceanic Imagery.

Look closely

Search for patterns, matching colours and tiny animals. Separate what you can see from what you still want to find out.

Small pink and white seahorse among branches with matching colours and bumps

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Meet real reef animals

Compare shells, fins, flippers and body shapes in our underwater photo collection. What similarities and differences can you see?

Turtle beside the reef on a pale sandy patch

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