Giant potato cod (potato grouper) diving: where and when

A reef resident famously habituated to divers at Australia's Cod Hole. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Australia. Best single site: Cod Hole, Ribbon Reef #10, GBR, Australia — very high reliability, peak year-round. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Open Water.

Sites: 1
IUCN status: Least Concern
Min. certification: Open Water
Typical depth: 12–25 m

Every known giant potato cod (potato grouper) site

Very high reliability
Cod Hole, Ribbon Reef #10, GBR
Australia
Peak Year-round · 12-25 m
Needs: Open Water

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