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Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef

One of the world’s most incredible natural phenomena, the Great Barrier Reef is a diverse marine wonderland and the largest living structure on earth.

Comprising beautiful coral reefs, unspoiled islands and sandy corals cays, it provides protective homes for thousands of sea creatures.

More than that, it guards coastlines against extreme weather, purifies the ocean waters, absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and offers the best snorkelling and diving experiences on the planet.

The Great Barrier Reef is home to some mighty creatures including Australia’s Great Eight: whales (including humpback and minke), manta rays, clownfish, turtles, potato cod, giant clams, Maori wrasse, and sharks. With most of these creatures found on the reef year-round, there is a high chance that you’ll tick at least one of them off your list when you visit. And if you’re scuba diving, then your guide will be happy to point these out if they spot them.

You can trust that you will see a vast array of corals and countless fish and anemones when you explore the reef, but what you may not expect is how blue everything will appear. We’ve grown up with colourful images of the reef: bright fish darting in and out of multicoloured corals. But the reality is that the water absorbs many wavelengths of light and at a depth of 5m most of the colours apart from blue have been absorbed. Pictures taken on an underwater camera, however, can be corrected with a red filter, allowing you to see the reef in all its vibrant glory!

The Great Barrier Reef truly is one of the most surreal and enchanting places in the world. Watching vibrant fish dart in and out of a sprawling network of corals and anemones is a sight like no other. When you are in Australia, book on to a tour, experience this natural wonder for yourself, and play your part in protecting this spectacular marine ecosystem.