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Stretching from \u003Ca title=\"Cape York\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-york\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E in far north Queensland, down to \u003Ca title=\"Bundaberg\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E on the central coast, this enormous living organism - the world’s largest - is nothing short of breathtaking.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGet to know more about this Australian wonder with these 10 incredible \u003Ca title=\"Great Barrier Reef Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/heres-how-to-find-the-best-great-barrier-reef-tours-for-you\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E facts. They’ll have you \u003Ca title=\"How to plan your ultimate Great Barrier Reef holiday\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/how-to-plan-a-great-barrier-reef-holiday\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eplanning your next reef adventure\u003C/a\u003E faster than you can say “tropical paradise”.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E1. It’s where two UNESCO World Heritage wonders meet\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image3a59699a-f8f8-4e3d-a44a-1dc77ac56495":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2023_TNQ_DaintreeNationalPark_MyallBeach_154501.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2023_TNQ_DaintreeNationalPark_MyallBeach_154501.jpg","alt":"Aerial view of couple walking along Myall Beach, Daintree National Park","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/facts-about-the-iconic-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3a59699a-f8f8-4e3d-a44a-1dc77ac56495.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1772599680350/2023-tnq-daintreenationalpark-myallbeach-154501.jpeg","uuid":"9721b73d-6297-431a-a20f-9e7ba60437dc","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Myall Beach, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text320ffb6c-39fa-43d6-b2f8-77a83e07a66c":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOfficially a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, the Great Barrier Reef shares Queensland’s coastline with another natural marvel - the \u003Ca title=\"Wet Tropics Rainforest\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2629fd5f1565045da657c-wet-tropics-rainforest\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWet Tropics World Heritage Area\u003C/a\u003E, home to one of the oldest surviving rainforests on Earth. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis rare meeting of reef and \u003Ca title=\"Wet Tropics Guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/wet-tropics-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Erainforest\u003C/a\u003E creates one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, and one of the few places you can snorkel coral reefs in the morning and explore ancient rainforest by afternoon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExperience reef and rainforest in one trip:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ERide the \u003Ca title=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d44d5f1565045d9f97d-skyrail-rainforest-cableway\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESkyrail Rainforest Cableway\u003C/a\u003E over the canopy between \u003Ca title=\"Things to do Kuranda\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-kuranda\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKuranda\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"Cairns for first-timers\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/best-things-to-do-cairns-for-first-timers\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, then jump on a \u003Ca title=\"How to access the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-access-cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef day tour\u003C/a\u003E from Cairns.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESnorkel the reef from \u003Ca title=\"Cape Tribulation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-tribulation-and-the-daintree\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E with an \u003Ca title=\"Ocean Safari\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260f8d5f1565045da4597-ocean-safari\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOcean Safari\u003C/a\u003E half-day tour (from $239 pp) to Mackay Reef, then explore the ancient rainforest at the \u003Ca title=\"Daintree Discovery Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25eadd5f1565045da16f6-daintree-discovery-centre\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDaintree Discovery Centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESee reef and rainforest from above on a scenic flight with \u003Ca title=\"Nautilus Aviation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25f8d7b935fbe730dedcf-nautilus-aviation\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENautilus Aviation\u003C/a\u003E. Departing from Cairns, soar over Green Island, Arlington Reef and Upolu Sand Cay before sweeping over the rainforest-clad ridges of \u003Ca title=\"Barron Gorge National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fa92880253d74c47b62-barron-gorge-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBarron Gorge National Park\u003C/a\u003E from $625pp.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E2. The Great Barrier Reef is bigger than Tasmania and Victoria combined\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003EStretching 2,300 kilometres along two-thirds of the Queensland coast, the Great Barrier Reef is enormous. It’s the only living structure in the world that can be seen from space and covers an area bigger than two Australian states. Big doesn’t begin to cover it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E3. 3,000 individual reefs make up the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_409930\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1874066421":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/web-images/2020_GLD_GBR_FitzroyReef_KeppelIslandCruiseKeppelDive_JohnnyGaskell_142290.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/web-images/2020_GLD_GBR_FitzroyReef_KeppelIslandCruiseKeppelDive_JohnnyGaskell_142290.jpg","alt":"Aerial view of boat travelling through Fitzroy Reef","lazyEnabled":true,"title":"Fitzroy Reef, Gladstone, Cairns and Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textcafd4908-f08d-4076-9255-1d31d546bc67":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Great Barrier Reef isn’t a single reef but a vast network of around 3,000 \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/top-10-lesser-known-reefs-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eindividual reefs\u003C/a\u003E and more than 900 islands and coral cays scattered along the Queensland coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore than 400 coral species live within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, making it not only an impressive feat of Mother Nature but an important - \u003Ca title=\"Here's how you can help the Great Barrier Reef today\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/ways-to-help-the-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eand highly protected\u003C/a\u003E - habitat for thousands of marine species found nowhere else on Earth.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd here’s something many people don’t realise: despite the huge number of coral reefs, they only make up only about seven per cent of the entire World Heritage area. The rest is a remarkable mix of marine habitats, from seagrass meadows and mangroves to sponge gardens.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E4. Nearly 5,000 marine species call the reef home\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003EThanks to its abundant coral reefs and protected coral cays, the Great Barrier Reef is home to some of the world’s most unique \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef/marine-life\"\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003Ecreatures\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E. More than 1,600 species of fish, 215 bird species, 3,000 species of molluscs, six of the world’s seven species of marine \u003Ca title=\"Facts about Queensland turtles\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/facts-about-turtles-on-the-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eturtle\u003C/a\u003E, 30 species of whale and dolphin, and one of the world’s most important dugong populations all call this stretch of ocean home. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E5. You can volunteer to help protect the reef\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2022_BDB_SGBR_LadyElliotIsland_LadyElliotIslandEcoResort_MadDogProductions_154333.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2022_BDB_SGBR_LadyElliotIsland_LadyElliotIslandEcoResort_MadDogProductions_154333.jpg","alt":"Couple learning from a Master Reef Guide at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/facts-about-the-iconic-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1772599680482/2022-bdb-sgbr-ladyelliotisland-ladyelliotislandecoresort-maddogproductions-154333.jpeg","uuid":"2e2b43ac-44be-4173-a1a9-9b1d653b8ecb","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Lady Elliot Island, Bundaberg",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text08ce755c-823b-494d-9c30-b2a7a81e71ee":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EVisiting the Great Barrier Reef is a life-changing experience in itself, but \u003Ca title=\"The best eco-friendly experiences on the Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/best-eco-friendly-experiences-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehelping protect\u003C/a\u003E it for future generations makes the experience even more meaningful. Several islands offer eco-certified stays, research programs and conservation volunteering, giving visitors the \u003Ca title=\"Lend a hand on these citizen science holidays in Queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/eco-experiences/citizen-science-holidays-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Echance to get involved\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Heron Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/heron-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHeron Island:\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/b\u003EJoin guided reef walks and marine research programs, with opportunities to learn about turtle conservation and coral restoration.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Lady Elliot Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg/lady-elliot-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELady Elliot Island:\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E A leader in eco-tourism, where guests can learn about manta rays, reef conservation and citizen science projects.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Lady Musgrave Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/lady-musgrave-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island:\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E Stay on the eco-friendly reef pontoon or join reef education programs focused on coral health and marine life protection.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Orpheus Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d5bd5f1565045d9fb1c-orpheus-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOrpheus Island:\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/b\u003EVisit the James Cook University Orpheus Island Research Station, learn about marine science and climate research, explore giant clam gardens on eco-guided snorkels and take part in beach clean-ups.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E6. A small reef ‘tax’ helps protect the ecosystem\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ETo ensure the ongoing protection of the Great Barrier Reef, an environmental management charge (EMC) of AUD$8.50 per day is paid by anyone who visits the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for three hours or more. Half day visits will incur a fee of AUD$4.25 per person. While the entire region hugely benefits from tourism, these much-needed funds go toward the ongoing research and protection conducted by marine park officers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E7. Some of the world’s most famous dive sites are here\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4aa0b608-bf79-405c-939a-4665fa4df2e0":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_GBR_OspreyReef_NorthHorn_MikeBallDiveExpeditions_TomParkPhotography_145594.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_GBR_OspreyReef_NorthHorn_MikeBallDiveExpeditions_TomParkPhotography_145594.jpg","alt":"Scuba Diving at North Horn Dive Site","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/facts-about-the-iconic-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4aa0b608-bf79-405c-939a-4665fa4df2e0.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1772599680556/2021-tnq-gbr-ospreyreef-northhorn-mikeballdiveexpeditions-tomparkphotography-145594.jpeg","uuid":"e7c223dd-7cef-4e3e-bbc1-512c3f2feb38","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, Osprey Reef, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text715e333c-85e5-45dd-9d27-efee363225b6":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile much of the reef sits in relatively shallow water, the edge of the continental shelf plunges to depths of more than 2,000 metres, creating dramatic underwater drop-offs that attract an incredible diversity of marine life.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s this unique underwater landscape that makes the Great Barrier Reef home to some of the most \u003Ca title=\"The 11 Queensland dive sites named some of the best in the world\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/the-11-queensland-dive-sites-named-some-of-the-best-in-the-world\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efamous dive sites\u003C/a\u003E in the world. A few standouts include:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Cod Hole dive site\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2658b2880253d74c4dd30-cod-hole-dive-site\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECod Hole (Ribbon Reefs):\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E Famous for its resident 150-kilogram potato cod that happily pose for photos with divers. Located in the remote Ribbon Reefs, this site offers pristine coral walls and calm conditions suitable for divers of all experience levels.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Osprey Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d772c5d96cc29dc45c8193a-osprey-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOsprey Reef:\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/b\u003ESitting on the edge of the Coral Sea in the far northern reaches of the reef, this remote site delivers crystal-clear visibility of more than 40 metres and some of Australia’s most exhilarating shark dives.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Heron Bommie\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-599a2edf98b3950e668af903-heron-bommie\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHeron Bommie:\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E Just offshore from \u003Ca title=\"Heron Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/heron-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E on the \u003Ca title=\"Southern Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E, this legendary dive site is one of the few places where you can walk straight off the beach and dive into an underwater world filled with turtles, blacktip reef sharks and angelfish.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Norman Reef dive site\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-599bbda2b235c2dd52168ed9-norman-reef-dive-site\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENorman Reef:\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E Located on the outer reef near \u003Ca title=\"Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, this site is known for its colourful coral gardens, bommies and abundant marine life. Visit during winter (June–August) and you may be lucky enough to encounter playful \u003Ca title=\"16 facts about dwarf minke whales that you didn't know\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/facts-about-dwarf-minke-whales\" target=\"_self\"\u003Edwarf minke whales\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003E8. The reef hosts the world’s largest coral spawning event\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text42762f77-7d12-48cb-a864-aadf42a7fc9f":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEach year the Great Barrier Reef puts on the world’s largest, most impressive \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/coral-spawning\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Everything you need to know about coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Ecoral spawning\u003C/a\u003E event. Coral spawning typically occurs around the full moon between October and December, when corals release eggs and sperm into the ocean in a synchronised spectacle - causing cloud-like plumes to rise to the surface to fertilise. This reproduction happens over a period of just a few days and is key in helping the reef grow and repair. Oh, and it’s wildly beautiful to witness. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWant to see it for yourself? \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFrom Cairns: \u003C/b\u003EOperators like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd4d5f1565045da05f1-divers-den\"\u003EDivers Den\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dcd2880253d74c45425-pro-dive-cairns\"\u003EPro Dive\u003C/a\u003E all offer night trips out to the Reef for coral spawning. These trips are suitable for divers, snorkellers or just keen observers.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFrom Townsville: \u003C/b\u003EJump on a three night liveaboard boat with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd02880253d74c4545e-adrenalin-snorkel-and-dive\"\u003EAdrenalin Snorkel and Dive.\u003C/a\u003E You’ll enjoy up to three night dives to see the spawning, as well as having the chance to visit other sites during the day like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-599bb7ab969b143c578124a4-lodestone-reef\"\u003ELodestone Reef\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b265847b935fbe730e4a2b-keeper-reef-dive-site\"\u003EKeeper Reef\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFrom Bundaberg: \u003C/b\u003EYou can see the spawning from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg/lady-elliot-island.html\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E. 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For hatchlings, head to \u003Ca title=\"Mon Repos\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26261aeeeaaf773cf5bce-mon-repos-conservation-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMon Repos\u003C/a\u003E, staying at \u003Ca title=\"Turtle Sands\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-6625f8aec17867344db873f9-turtle-sands\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETurtle Sands\u003C/a\u003E so you can see them at first light.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Whales\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhales:\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E In June and July, the northern Great Barrier Reef hosts the world’s only predictable gathering of \u003Ca title=\"Everything you need to know about swimming with dwarf minke whales\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/swimming-with-dwarfe-minke-whales\" target=\"_self\"\u003Edwarf minke whales\u003C/a\u003E, which curiously swim alongside divers at the Ribbon Reefs near Lizard Island and Port Douglas.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. The reef has a remarkable ability to recover\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Great Barrier Reef isn’t just beautiful, it’s resilient too. \u003Ca title=\"Coral Bleaching\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-myths#coral\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECoral bleaching\u003C/a\u003E is often misunderstood. When coral bleaches, it doesn’t mean it has died, it means the coral has expelled the tiny algae that give it colour and nutrients, usually in response to warmer ocean temperatures.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn many cases, bleached coral can recover if conditions improve. Scientists have already recorded coral regrowth in parts of the Great Barrier Reef that experienced bleaching in recent years, highlighting the reef’s resilience. That’s why ongoing monitoring, research and conservation efforts are so important in supporting the reef’s long-term health.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer_192024416_cop":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"masonry_grid_article":{"title":"Explore more of the Great Barrier Reef","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","notch":false,"clipTopPadding":false,"componentID":"masonry-grid-articles_157244149","items":[{"title":"How to plan your ultimate Great Barrier Reef holiday","description":null,"image":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_GBR_CapeTribulation_OceanSafari_TheEditSuite_152237.jpg","alt":"A couple, wearing snorkels, sit on the edge of a boat during an Ocean Safari tour in Cape 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