In reality, the desert is rich in fauna, mainly nocturnal. These ecosystems are intrinsically linked and thus must be managed as a single unit. The National Park offers outstanding coral reef and nature viewing experiences to the visitor. The Eel Garden, named for its population of garden eels at 20m, also provides excellent during calm conditions. The Main Beach, often crowded, remains one of the best locations to see vertical coral walls.
Access is restricted to the left side of the bay.
The Old Quay, often calm but having more turbid water, has some of the best shallow water reef structure. Marsa Bareika, newly opened with superior corals, calm water and excellent beaches. Mangrove Channel - Hidden Bay are the best locations to view resident or migratory birds such as Herons, White Stark, Osprey, etc.