Friday, November 7, 2008

Breathtaking Barrier Reef

HI!!!!


Well here I am back in Australia after a tiring trip globetrotting all around the world. I decided to be one of the 2,000,000 tourists to take a relaxing trip to the Great Barrier Reef followed by a beach bash in Bondi. The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's most famous aspects on account of its being the largest reef in Australia. This beautiful phenomenon is made up of 2,900km of individual reefs. It is so large that you can see it from outer space!!!




Unfortunately, with the world's current environmental predicaments, the reef is slowly being being bleached of its beautiful colours. Apart from the life of the coral, the other types of marine life include, 30 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises and 6 species of sea turtles. There are also 125 types of sharks and stingrays. The reef supports 2195 types of plants.

Today I went snorkeling and it was sooooo coooool! Under the waves with all the bright colours of fish and coral. It is completely magical! I even got my guide to take a picture of me there!

Loving Queensland
Alice



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