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The Great Barrier Reef is a broad chain of 2,900 individual reefs and is the Earth's largest structure built by living organisms, being clearly visible from space. It is an ecosystem of unsurpassed marine diversity and presents the diver with a vision of exquisite natural beauty.
The Great Barrier Reef is probably the most well known natural wonder of the world. "World Heritage" listed in 1981, it's a truly magnificent marine wilderness and nature reserve, unlike anything else, anywhere else.
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The Barrier Reef is actually a series of 2100 individual reefs stretching for more than 2300 kilometers, from Papua New Guinea in the north down the Queensland coast to Lady Elliott Island (400 kilometers north of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland). In addition to the reefs, there are some 500 islands, once part of the mainland until the oceans rose tens of thousands of years ago. The Great Barrier Reef is home to over 400 species of coral, 1500 species of fish, 4000 species of mollusc, 500 species of seaweed and 200 species of birds. There are numerous ways to explore this amazing place, from aircraft flyovers to helicopter trips to sailing boats to the general tourist-type, look-see trips. But the only way to really experience this wonderland is first-hand, underwater. If you think you've been diving in some amazing places in the world, as the saying goes, "You ain’t seen nothing yet!" Your Great Barrier Reef dive experience
The Great Barrier Reef is too far away from the coast for diving or snorkeling offshore. It is at least 50 km (30 miles) and more away from the coast. You have to get out there by boat.
Australia has a climate that allows divers to go diving year around. Of course one month might be a bit better than the other, but they are close and are not really worth looking at. Water temperatures are nice as well, ranging from just below 20 in the south to 30 degrees in the north. Australia has something to offer for all divers, whether beginner of advanced!
During June, July and early August is the Dwarf Minke Whale Season each year.
Passengers travelling during this time have the opportunity to contribute to
the research of these whales. Diving with these majestic creatures will be the
most exciting and momentous experience of your life.
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