Diving on the reefs in Australia, especially in the Great Barrier Reef is an experience that most divers have dreamed, but few take the opportunity. The Reef has long held a reputation as one of the most popular places for diving in the world – the rich abundance of animal life under water and easy access to many parts of the reef are two reasons for the divers to the area of the head of thousands each year.

Here are some facts about the Great Barrier Reefs that will convince you to go diving the reefs:

* It is the world's largest system of coral reefs comprised of more than 2 900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
* The reef stretches 2,600 km from the coast of Queensland.
* CNN has included in its list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
* Most of it is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Park, which helps reduce the impact of fishing and tourism and protect to many endangered species that call it home.
* 215 species of birds are attracted to the reef or nest on the islands.
* Saltwater Crocodiles live in mangroves and salt marshes on the coast near the reef to reach the north.
* More than 1,500 species of fish live in the reef, including the clownfish, red bass, red-throat emperor, and several species of snapper and coral trout.
* Four hundred species of corals, both hard corals and soft corals are found in the reef.

A wide range of dive sites along the Great Barrier spots on shallow reefs, there is calm, protected around the islands, ideal for first-time, soft coral sites are rich in fish life and coral and the deepest places in the outer reefs for those with some experience. All sites are the most accessible by boat from luxury cruise ships sailing spectacular. For visitors who have never put his head under water, but want to see if they can enjoy snorkeling and diving are excellent one-day dive trips for the first time. Diving from Cairns offers a truly unique reef experience for the traveler seeking a more personal and relaxed approach to explore the Great Barrier Reef by mask, snorkel and fins.

What to see in southern Queensland are formations stone covered with hard and soft corals, numerous ledges, caves, peaks and channels to explore. Depending on the site: tropical fish, lobsters, sea urchins, anemones, bat fish, mackerel, starfish, sea whips, gorgonians, turtles, stingrays, nudibranchs, Spanish dancers, snails, coral trout, grouper small and bottom-dwelling sharks as wobbegong.

If you plan to dive on the reefs of Australia, Great Barrier Reef is a must-see that you can not miss.

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