The island is an important nesting site for green turtles as well as seabirds.

The waters around the island are a site of upwelling associated with concentrations of tropical krill, and there have been unconfirmed reports of humpback whales feeding there.

[4] There are nine historic shipwrecks around the island, including one which is listed on the Register of the National Estate.

The surrounding waters are visited by Indonesian fishers as the island lies in the MOU 74 Box area allowing traditional Indonesian fishing activities within the Australian Fishing Zone.

[4] The production liquid natural gas platform Ichthys Explorer is located near the island.