Lord Howe Marine Adventures
The crescent-shaped island is 11 kilometres long and 2.8 kilometres wide. Two thirds is covered in natural forest, banyan trees and kentia palms. The world's southernmost coral reef runs for six kilometres down its western side, enclosing a ... [... more]
Getaway |
Khao Lak
A 45 minute long-tail boat ride will take you to a coral reef offering beautiful snorkeling, and some resorts offer diving excursions to the reef, as well as to the Similan and Surin Islands. December to May is the peak season for the diving ... [... more]
Getaway |
Lisa Ann Marsoli
Experience the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef with Finding Nemo, the story of a clown fish who faces sharks, seabirds, and sewer systems as he tries to rescue his son from a dentist's fish tank. Kids can ... [... more]
Random House |
Lizard Island Research Station
Research projects involving taxonomic studies have resulted in the discovery of coral reef animals that have never been scientifically described. 'New' species are still being found, even among conspicuous animals ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Conserving Biodiversity On Coral Reefs
As with other environments, the key to conserving biodiversity on coral reefs is conserving the habitat. In the coral reef environment, the most important habitat feature is good water quality. If this can be ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Hotel Club Best Overall
This property on the Gold Coast has won its guests over with its fantastic leisure facilities. Lagoon pools, waterfalls and even a man-made coral reef where you can dive or snorkel with tropical fish. Apart from its world-class restaurants, there ... [... more]
Getaway |
David Brin
David Brin is the author of ten previous novels, Sundiver, The Uplift War, Startide Rising, The Practice Effect, The Postman, Heart of the Comet (with Gregory Benford), Earth, Glory Season, Brightness Reef, and ... [... more]
Random House |
Fossil Sites Near Sydney
The coastal exposures of Triassic shales, particularly north of Long Reef have in the past produced, and still have the potential to produce, good fossil plant specimens. Rock-falls from the cliffs are usually the ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
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