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Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay at the southernmost point of the Great Barrier Reef, renowned for its resident population of manta rays that can be encountered year-round. The island sits within a marine national park green zone, meaning the underwater environment is pristine. Visibility regularly exceeds 20 metres. Manta rays are most commonly seen during feeding from November to March. The island is also a nesting site for sea turtles (November–February) and home to over 1,200 species of reef fish. Underwater photography requires a waterproof camera setup — the island has a dive shop for equipment hire.