 Offshore lie a number of small, granitic islands which are home to many seabirds and tiger snakes that feed on the birds.The Nuyts Archipelago lies to the west, the islands of which are not easily accessible.Inside the bay, the calm waters are dominated by shallow stretches of seagrass, sandflats, mudflats, as well as numerous channels or "creeks" that allow boat access, with slightly deeper water.