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Each year as the Great Barrier Reef becomes a safe haven for the minkes, flocks of tourists also migrate to Cairns to follow in their footsteps (fin-steps?). Come have a whale of a time!
The manta ray plays an essential role in the ecosystem of coral reefs. The big winged beauties feed on specific zooplankton on the ocean floor and when they return to the reef, they poop out an inc...
Check out the best dive sites on the great Barrier Reef accessible from Cairns and Port Douglas!
Learn about the challenges facing the largest living structure on Earth, what's being done to save it, and how you can play your part.
Your ultimate guide to the turtles on the Great Barrier Reef! Including what species of turtles live in the reef as well as the best places near Cairns to see them for yourself!
Here is some useful information about sharks on the Great Barrier Reef, including different species you may encounter and some statistics about how rare shark attacks in Australia actually are!
Here are some fun facts about Humpback Whales on the Great Barrier Reef, as well as some amazing ways that travelers can see them out in the ocean on tours from Cairns!
The islands and cays of the Great Barrier Reef provide vital breeding, feeding and migratory grounds for between 1.3 and 1.7 million seabirds, with the most popular perches being Heron Island, Rain...
As one of the Great Barrier Reef’s best-kept secrets, the Frankland Islands are a cluster of five uninhabited islands located just 45 minutes southeast of Cairns. Currently, the only way to get to ...
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is made up of around 3000 individual reefs and is home to more than 9000 marine species, and naturally is home to the best scuba diving sports in the world. No two re...
