10 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT AUSTRALIA’S GREAT BARRIER REEF BEFORE IT’S GONE
We just returned to dry land after an absolutely magical four-day live-aboard dive trip to explore the Great Barrier Reef!
As stunning as this ecosystem was to us, it was sobering to hear divers who had returned from past years remark about how quickly the reef is dying. If this awe-inspiring spot is on your bucket list, now’s the time to see it.
If you can’t make it there yourself just yet, here’s a taste of what we experienced this week! It was a magnificent reminder that our planet is precious and fragile and we all need to tread more lightly if we don’t want to lose it.
Day one of the trip – the reef was stunning from the very first moment!
A lionfish glides along among the coral.
Sculptural coral formations.
The sheer number of fish living on the reef was overwhelming!
We were incredibly lucky that a pod of dwarf minke whales chose to come check us out while we were snorkeling.
A clownfish guarding his anemone home.
Name that fish! We saw so many stunning varieties we couldn’t identify them all.
A barracuda saying hello to Aaron.
The dive guides always reminded us to check in each cave and hole because something would probably be hiding inside.
Sunset on the boat after a long day in the water.
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