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Mettams Pool is a shallow coastal rock pool at Trigg, north of Trigg Beach in Perth, Western Australia. A surrounding limestone reef shelters the pool, which is less than two metres deep and contains rocky holes, fish, anemones, and other marine life. The site forms part of Marmion Marine Park and is used for swimming and snorkelling, although stronger surge can occur on the outer edge of the reef.
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Where is Mettams Pool?
Mettams Pool is on the coast at Trigg, north of Perth in Western Australia. It is a shallow, naturally sheltered reef pool beside the Indian Ocean.
Why is Mettams Pool popular for snorkeling?
The limestone reef reduces some of the open-ocean swell and creates holes and crevices where marine life gathers. Visitors may see fish, anemones, cushion stars, abalone, and other shellfish around the reef.
Was Mettams Pool completely natural?
The limestone reef is natural, but parts of the pool were shaped by local resident Frank Mettam over many years. Historical accounts describe work beginning in the 1930s and continuing into the 1960s.
Is Mettams Pool the same as Trigg Beach?
No, Mettams Pool is a reef-protected swimming and snorkeling site near Trigg, while Trigg Beach is the larger open beach and surf area nearby. The two locations are close but have different wave and reef conditions.
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