Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef Swimming books

"We had an amazing few days in Cairns, Queensland, a jumping off point for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and a bit of Australia’s rain forest."

#travel #authorlife #australia #greatbarrierreef

Coral. #GreatBarrierReef.

Hand-raised baby corals bring hope of restoring Great Barrier Reef

#greatbarrierreef #marineconservation #environment #nature

40,000 hand-raised baby corals bring hope of restoring Great Barrier Reef Tens of thousands of baby corals, grown on land or settled from wild spawn slicks, have been transplanted onto the Great Barrier Reef.

#coral #GreatBarrierReef #coralrestoration

"The second part of the program involves collecting and releasing spawn slicks, where wild spawn is collected and grown in floating pools on the reef and settled onto the seeding devices."

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Any "hope" for a significant or lasting such mitigation in the ultimate decline of the Great Barrier Reef, is forlorn.

The ONLY hope, is a RAPID end to CO2 emissions!

I think the Liberal's gift to the "GBR Foundation" was a smoke screen & boondoggle for their mates.

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#GreatBarrierReef

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Whitehaven whitecaps

Whitehaven Beach: Tiny white brushstrokes on aquamarine water, pure white silica sand, and space for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, or relaxing.

#WhitehavenBeach #QueenslandLandscapes #GreatBarrierReef

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🌴 Discover the beauty of Cairns, Australia! Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, explore the lush Daintree Rainforest, enjoy the vibrant Esplanade, and take a scenic ride on the Skyrail. Adventure awaits in this tropical paradise! 🌊✨ #CairnsAdventures #ExploreAustralia #GreatBarrierReef

McLaren reveal coral restoration technology ahead of Australian GP Ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have unveiled Machine One

"The technology will allow for coral planting to increase tenfold across the Great Barrier Reef."

#greatbarrierreef #coral #biodiversity

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Häppchen #Klimawissen: Der #Klimawandel lasst #Korallenriffe weltweit absterben.

Das fällt Außenstehenden kaum auf, es sei denn, sie wollen dort im #Urlaub schnorcheln. Für die Menschen vor Ort sind Korallenriffe jedoch wichtig für die #Wirtschaft, die #Ernährung und den #Küstenschutz. Der […]

World’s largest coral colony discovered off Australian coast by mother-daughter team | CNN A mother-and-daughter team of citizen scientists has identified the world’s largest known coral colony, found on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.

A remarkable find on the #GreatBarrierReef! 🪸

At the end of 2025, mother-daughter divers Sophie Kalkowski-Pope & Jan Pope documented what may be the largest coral colony ever recorded in Australia—stretching ~364 ft.

More from @cnn.com: https://cnn.it/4bj7jN9

#WomensHistoryMonth

Reef Safety Under Scrutiny After Lady Elliot Island Shark Attack A snorkeller was airlifted after being bitten by a shark at Lady Elliot Island. The incident prompts examination of safety protocols at Great Barrier Reef destinations.

Reef Safety Under Scrutiny After Lady Elliot Island Shark Attack

#LadyElliotIsland #GreatBarrierReef #SharkAttack #QueenslandNews #AusNews

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Markeeta Sullivan: “We’ve got to restore seagrass meadows as they are the kidneys of the ocean” Markeeta is a passionate Gidarjil Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger and Research Officer who is based in Gladstone where she plays a vital role in running the world’s largest seagrass nursery.

"There are too many animals going extinct and we just shouldn't let it go that far. One way we can help is restoring seagrass meadows - the kidneys of the ocean." - Land & Sea Ranger Markeeta Sullivan

#seagrass #greatbarrierreef #caringforcountry

Brisbane Martial Arts Coach Dies After Spearfishing Incident at Great Barrier Reef A Brisbane martial arts coach has died after a spearfishing accident at the Great Barrier Reef, following a nearly three-hour search by boat and helicopter.

Brisbane Martial Arts Coach Dies After Spearfishing Incident at Great Barrier Reef

#GreatBarrierReef #Queensland #WaterSafety #Spearfishing #AusNews

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Mother and daughter discover contender for world's largest known coral colony Mother and daughter citizen scientists find what is believed to be the largest coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef and possibly in the world.

"It's meadows of rippling coral as far as the eye can see. It's just an absolutely stunning ecosystem and this hotspot of life." - Sophie Kalkowski-Pope, Citizens of the Reef

#coral #greatbarrierreef #citizenscience #reefcensus @greatbarrierreef.bsky.social

Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant ‘like a rolling meadow’ Volunteer group Citizens of the Reef made the find as part of the Great Reef Census

CORAL REEF NEWS: Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant ‘like a rolling meadow’

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#coralreefs #coralnews #coralreefecology #greatbarrierreef #coral #tropicalmarineecology #marinescience #citizenscience #marinebiology

Five Bleachings in Eight Years: The Great Barrier Reef's Race Against Time Australia's Great Barrier Reef has bleached five times in eight years. Scientists warn annual bleaching looms at 2°C warming, threatening Queensland's $6.4 billion reef economy.

Five Bleachings in Eight Years: The Great Barrier Reef's Race Against Time

#GreatBarrierReef #CoralBleaching #ClimateChange #Queensland #ReefProtection #AusNews

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'As Far As The Eye Can See': Mother-Daughter Duo Discovers Massive Coral Colony On Great Barrier Reef A routine dive turned into a record-breaking moment for a mother and daughter exploring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

'As Far As The Eye Can See':
#Mother- #Daughter Duo Discovers Massive #Coral Colony On #GreatBarrierReef

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Moeder en dochter ontdekken perongeluk grootste koraalkolonie ter wereld In het kort Een moeder en een dochter hebben een ongelooflijke ontdekking gedaan tijdens het verkennen van het Great Barrier Reef voor de Australische kust. Sophie Kalkowski-Pope, maritiem coördinator voor Citizens of the Reef en haar ervaren duikende moeder Jean Pope kwamen een enorme koraalkolonie tegen van ongeveer 111 meter lang. Deze opmerkelijke structuur beslaat […] The post Moeder en dochter ontdekken perongeluk grootste koraalkolonie ter wereld appeared first on Newsmonkey.

Moeder en dochter ontdekken perongeluk grootste koraalkolonie ter wereld #Koraalrif #GreatBarrierReef #MoederDochter #NatuurOntdekking #Duiken

Morning #BlueSky ☕️ & welcome to high above the amazing Great Barrier Reef in Australia (video taken by a family member and used with kind permission) Have a loving day friends ☺️ #ShowHeart #EastCoastKin #Video #GreatBarrierReef #Australia #Flying #Nature #Ocean #NaturalWonder #Videography #Stunning

Shipping regulations to reduce pollution may have exacerbated Great Barrier Reef bleaching Rising ocean temperatures have been implicated in mass coral bleaching events affecting the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). These events have been increasingly frequent, with major events occurring in 2016,...

🫧 Shipping regulations to reduce pollution may have exacerbated Great Barrier Reef bleaching

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#atmosphere #ocean #corals #greatbarrierreef #conservation #climatechange #geoengineering #maritime #shipping #polution

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A picture worth a thousand words: Flood plumes off Cairns today, showing how sediment flows off the land into waterways and out to the ocean and reefs.

Healthy catchments. Healthy reefs. They're not separate conversations.

#greatbarrierreef #cairns #sediment #floodplumes

"Wet Season Days" is Track 6 of 13 from the album CReology of Cairns.

A love letter to that time of year in Cairns.
it’s a mood. 🌧️🌴

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#CReologyOfCairns #Cairns #FarNorthQueensland #WetSeasonDays #GreatBarrierReef #australia

"Winter Time in the CNZ" is Track 5 of 13 from the album CReology of Cairns.

CNZ is the vibe. ❄️🌴☀️

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#Cairns #FarNorthQueensland #AustralianRock #CReologyOfCairns #WinterTimeintheCNZ #GreatBarrierReef #Australia

“Can a Snake Win a Championship?” is Track 3 of 13 from the album CReology of Cairns out on Spotify on 19/02/2026.

Bring the ring north. 🏀🐍🏆

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#CReologyOfCairns #Cairns #FarNorthQueensland #bringtheringnorth #CanASnakeWinAChapionship #GreatBarrierReef #australia

It’s the same size as Japan, can be seen from space and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and it’s teeming with thousands of species | Discover Wildlife The largest coral reef in the world is also the most famous, attracting millions of visitors each year

"The largest and longest coral reef in the world is also the most well-known: the Great Barrier Reef. It stretches over 1,250 miles off the north-east coast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean and its width ranges between 37-155 miles."
🌏🗺️🌊🏝️🪸 #GreatBarrierReef #PacificOcean #Environment #Nature

“Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef” is Track 2 of 13 from the album CReology of Cairns.

This song is a rootsy, heartfelt tribute to the Far North Queensland coastline.
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#CReologyOfCairns #Cairns #FarNorthQueensland #RainforestMeetsTheReef #GreatBarrierReef

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Turtle time

A green sea turtle, up to 5ft long and 700lbs, swims in its Great Barrier Reef habitat near Lady Elliot Island.

#SeaTurtles #GreatBarrierReef #WildlifeConservation

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AUSTRALIE : Carnaval coralien... La grande barrière de corail en apnée. #greatbarrierreef #carnaval

Wildlife Poster #21: Regal Blue Tang

#wildlifeposters #animalartists #education #marinelife #greatbarrierreef #findingdory #surgeonfish #bluetang