Turtle grass thrives in calm waters protected from surf and wind-driven currents by the barrier reef; its sequestering of sediments is merely a return of the favor. Just as the coral polyp lives ...

In the Grass, On the Reef explores the estuary ecosystems of north Florida. Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro study oyster reefs, salt marshes, and seagrass beds, and the factors that affect ...

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef lies in ... Habitats within the reef mosaic include the coral reefs themselves (some 3,000 individual reefs), sponge gardens, sea ...

The state is perhaps best known for its snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef and the surfing beaches of the Gold ... just the odd isolated eucalyptus tree, grasses, sparse bushes and huge termite ...

For more information about daytrip operators and tours, visit Tourism Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach page. Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns (3315 reviews) Ocean Freedom ...