The Great Barrier Reef: An Underwater Life of Beauty

The Great Barrier Reef has long been one of the top tourist destinations in Australia, but most visitors barely scratch the surface of the natural beauty that lies just below the surface. The Great Barrier Reef stretches from the northern tip of Queensland down to the state’s southern coast, and includes over 2,900 individual reefs and more than 900 islands. Underwater life here is diverse; there are over 1,500 species of fish, 4,000 types of mollusks, and 6 sea turtle species with about 10 million individual animals inhabiting the reef itself!

Are you ready to discover the Great Barrier Reef?

In your career as a lifeguard, you’ve been able to help lots of people. Still, something is missing. Your adventurous spirit yearns for a new experience — and what could be more adventurous than swimming beneath all that water and exploring the natural beauty of one of earth’s great marvels? Even though it may be intimidating, you know you can do it! That’s why you want to learn about how to snorkel safely so nothing can come between you and this amazing opportunity. One of the most pleasurable aspects of underwater exploration is that you don’t have to spend time worrying about safety.

Take your time as you tour through unique experiences available in Australia with Aussie Escapes, today. Our Great Barrier Reef tour is definitely on our list of favorites! This vast paradise will awe you with its vastness and abundant marine life – something you’ll only find beneath water. On our tour, we visit Heron Island, home to thousands of seabirds and an enormous green turtle breeding program. If you’re ready for an experience that combines unmatched natural beauty and adventurous fun, look no further than right here!

Fun Facts About The Great Barrier Reef

Did you know that corals aren’t plants? Corals are animals and depend on algae, a plant-like organism, to live. Did you know The Great Barrier Reef is one of few living things that can create its own food? That’s right, underwater organisms called zooxanthellae use photosynthesis to give energy to corals in exchange for shelter. Did you know some fish spawn in pairs but others release millions of eggs at once? How amazing would it be to watch a school as big as your neighborhood fish swim by? You can still see such magnificent sights snorkeling on The Great Barrier Reef.

There’s beauty in the sea floor with colorful urchins and starfish; there’s beauty in the reef where anemones come alive with purple and orange seahorses; there’s beauty everywhere from the tiniest shrimp to the largest whale shark. There’s beauty in everything from nudibranchs that have tails like snowflakes to angelfish with wings like beautiful fairy tales. No matter what, it’s hard not to fall in love with the undersea world when surrounded by this beauty. But if you’re already sold on diving into this ocean paradise, The Great Barrier Reef.

Things You Can Find Underwater

Over a thousand distinct coral species call Australia’s Great Barrier Reef home. While these tiny ecosystems may appear monotonous to some, in reality there is a great deal of diversity between different corals. Although most coral seems similar to an untrained eye, once you start paying attention to color, texture and patterns you’ll find that each piece is quite unique. Here are just a few things you can discover underwater at Australia’s greatest natural wonderland.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is a living structure. It supports over 1,500 species of fish, 350 types of hard and soft corals as well as more than 10,000 molluscs such as clams and snails. It also provides food for one third of the global population of marine turtles.
Although it may seem like all the reef has to offer is colorful fish it really does have a diverse range of plants and animals including one-third the total number animal species on earth!
It might not be possible for humans to see every single plant or animal but with hundreds of hours spent scuba diving you will come across many beautiful discoveries such as giant clams with shells that measure up to 2 meters wide! The beauty of this reef truly needs to be seen in person to be appreciated.

How To Go On Your Own Scuba Diving Adventure

Before you head out to sea, it’s important to make sure you’re properly prepared and know what to expect when diving with sharks. The following guide will walk you through everything from packing your gear to swimming with sharks. First, lets go over some tips for preparation!

If you are going on a Scuba diving adventure, it is important that you prepare ahead of time so that nothing goes wrong. It is also good to have some idea about what to expect during the trip! Here are some useful tips for preparing before the dive:
-Make sure that you are in good physical condition. Scuba diving requires a lot of energy and endurance, so be sure not to push yourself too hard beforehand. Take care of any medical conditions beforehand as well! If anything changes in the days leading up to the dive- cancel the reservation or notify your doctor immediately. -Research any potential hazards at the location of your dive such as poisonous animals, dangerous currents, hazardous weather, altitude sickness or decompression sickness.
-Before setting off on your scuba diving adventure, make sure you have all of the necessary equipment! Be mindful that even something like sunscreen can expire after six months. You may want to find someone who can help you pack if this will be difficult for you.
-Pack clothing appropriate for both warm and cold water dives. Avoid cotton clothing which takes a long time to dry and absorbs water easily while in salt water environments.

Best Places To Dive?

Visiting The Top Five Dive Sites in Australia’s Great Barrier ReefWhen you think about visiting Australia, it’s likely that one of your top priorities is seeing its famous natural landmarks. There are a lot to choose from but if you really want to experience all that Australian nature has to offer then there’s no better place than Cairns and its environs. Specifically, if you want to go diving, you can find some fantastic dive sites along Australia’s stunning tropical coast.

Not only will you be able to see fish, sea turtles and other reef inhabitants; but you may also have a chance to see marine mammals like dolphins or whales on your dives. It’s not uncommon for guests who visit The Great Barrier Reef during their stay at Paradise Cove resorts & Marina to come across humpback whales during their dive adventures. People from all over come from around Australia and other parts of the world to dive on The Great Barrier Reef because it provides such a memorable experience!

experience in the Great Barrier Reef

One of my favorite parts about being in college is traveling and experiencing new cultures. My most recent trip took me to Cairns, Australia, home to one of nature’s most spectacular sights—the Great Barrier Reef.
The crystal clear waters and stunning reef creatures blew me away. The beauty I witnessed was astonishing, but unfortunately many places like it are threatened by global warming and other factors that are ruining our planet. Although I don’t think everyone needs to quit their job immediately and start a campaign for conservation efforts, spreading awareness is important because what we do affects those around us; we might not be aware how our habits affect them but they have just as much an impact on us as well.

When we go out of our way to buy locally grown produce or recycled products, or even when we donate some clothes to the needy instead of throwing them away, the change that happens in the world is huge. Even if you don’t consider yourself an activist type person, there are small changes you can make in your daily life that can really make a difference-like using public transportation instead of driving. It’s difficult sometimes because there’s so much pressure on people nowadays to make money and spend time working at their careers.
But I believe if you take time out for yourself once in awhile, put your phone down and take care of yourself (which includes making healthy choices), then it will reflect positively into the world around you.