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The Ridges

The Ridges

Northern Territory, Australia

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

The Ridges

Northern Territory, Australia

The Ridges
Depth
Depth Icon

40m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About The Ridges

The Ridge is a perfect dive for those who love the deeper waters. This is a new dive, only discovered recently. Its a beautiful deep dive dropping to a plateau decorated in pristine corals, teeming with marine life. Due to the depth, this site is recommended for advanced divers only.

The Ridges Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Other, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O2

13% at 38m / 29%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Jew Fish
  • Snapper
  • Sweetlips
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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