The Great Barrier Reef: this is the only living organism large enough to be seen from space. It stretches 1,200 miles off of the coast of Queensland, Australia. Amongst the reef, there are hundreds of smaller islands ripe for exploring. This is the largest marine preserve in the world. Naturally, it is hoe to a plethora of 500 species of beautifully colored coral, 4,000 kinds of shellfish, 1,500 different fish species.
This reef is perfect for water sports, including sailing, snokeling, and diving. You can find a travel agency or guides who are willing to help you out on the reef almost anywhere on the northwest coast of Australia. If you are not into the diving, there is an underwater observatory where you can see all the wonderful underwater biodiversity.
The best time to travel here is from October to November for the best ocean water conditions. The clear waters and beauty of the reef is absolutely stunning, and as global warming and changes in climate destroy reefs everywhere, we should try to visit, appreciate, and protect this valuable and unique ecosystem.
What a gorgeous picture, and great information to boot!
Hi, what a BEAUTIFUL picture! I am helping coordinate a trip to the great barrier reef for my boss’ travel club and I’d like to know if you would allow us to use this image in a flyer. Thank you for your time!
Once again, not mine, but I hope my info helps you.
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I’m a marine biologist, and next year me and my crew are going to the Great Barrier Reef for some sea-life research and we’re going to look for pollution /if any/. I’m excited! BEAUTIFUL picture, by the way! Fascinating!
i love this picture..it shows the true beauty of our planet adn of life..i have a favor to ask?..i am entering a contest and wanted to know if i could use this pic to describe the beauty of life and of the planet..is that ok?..plez let me know asap..thanks..
sorry. I got it off google. I do not recall who gave me the ok.
it looks kewl!!! i wanna go there i would chase the fish
it kool lookin…….and i wont to go one day!!!
That looks beautiful, what a gorgeous picture. I love those fish! I can’t wait to get to Oz and dive the barrier reef. Thanks so much.
i like the picture
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You say “You can find a travel agency or guides who are willing to help you out on the reef almost anywhere on the northwest coast of Australia.”
Isn’t the Great Barrier Reef on the northeast coast?
Oops. Yeah, it is…
beautiful picture, I’m obsessed with Australia. this picture just makes me more obsessed.
wow!ts great. i just heard about it but it was amazing when i saw it.I relly wud like to explore it.Bye have a nice time.