Beneath the surface, which creates crashing waves, lies the most magical marine environment on earth, the Great Barrier Reef. There is more life on the Great Barrier Reef than anywhere else on the planet. The Great Barrier Reef is located on the coast of Australia and is so large that it can be seen from space. (National Geographic)What is the Great Barrier Reef? The Great Barrier Reef is a breeding area for humpback whales heading towards Antarctica. The coral reef is the habitat of some endangered species, such as the green sea turtle or the dugong (sea cow). Furthermore, it is one of the most popular tourist spots due to its natural beauty. www.greatbarrierreef.org The Great Barrier Reef includes seventeen islands: Bedarra Island, Brampton Island, Daydream Island, Dunk Island, Fitztroy Island, Great Keppel Island, Green Island, Haggerstone Island, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, Heron Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Lindeman Island, Lizard Island, Long Island, South Molle Island and Whitsunday Island. www.greatbarrierreef.orgBedarra Island is located off the coast of northern Queensland. There are more beaches than guests and it's the perfect escape for a tropical island getaway. Brampton Island includes twelve beaches surrounded by sparkling waters. Brampton Island is located at the southern tip of Whitsunday Island; along the coast there are tropical rainforests. Just off the coast there are many different coral reefs and you can discover marine life as well as soft and hard corals. www.greatbarrierreef.orgDaydream Island is one of seven islands in the Molle Group which is part of the Whitsundays. Daydream Island includes secluded beaches and rainforest, plus there are over forty species of fish and fifty variations of coral... middle of paper... oral beaches and is one of the most beautiful on Whitsunday Island. South Molle Island is located in the heart of Whitsunday Island. South Molle Island includes forests along the edges and spectacular views. There are also opportunities to experience the Great Barrier Reef with helicopter flights over the reef too. Whitsunday Island contains seventy-four islands; most of the islands have national parks. Whitsunday Island is perfect for relaxing and is very dry during the winter. www.greatbarrierreef.org The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is understandable why so many people travel such great distances to witness this fascinating miracle of nature. They come to see the many species, such as fish, coral and other marine animals and birds. There is no doubt that tourists who visit here will never forget their experience.