Beneath the surface, creating crashing waves is the most magical marine environment on the planet, the Great Barrier Reef. There is more life in 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 to Antarctica. The reef is a habitat for some endangered species such as the green turtle or the dugong (sea cow). It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations due to its natural beauty. www.greatbarrierreef.orgThe Great Barrier Reef contains 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.org Bedarra Island is located off the north coast of Queensland. There are more beaches than guests and it's the ultimate tropical island getaway. Brampton Island has twelve beaches surrounded by sparkling waters. Brampton Island is located at the southern tip of Whitsunday Island; along the coastline are tropical rainforests. Just offshore are many different 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 Whitsunday. Daydream Island includes secluded beaches and rainforests, there are also over forty species of fish and fifty variations of corals...... middle of paper ...... oral beaches and is one of the most beauties of Whitsunday Island. South Molle Island is located in the heart of Whitsunday Island. South Molle Island features forests along the edges and spectacular views. There are also opportunities to experience the Great Barrier Reef on helicopter flights over the reef. Whitsunday Island contains seventy-four islands; most islands have national parks. Whitsunday Island is perfect for just relaxing and during the winter it is very dry. www.greatbarrierreef.orgThe Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is understandable that so many people travel such great distances to witness this attractive miracle of nature. They come to observe the many species, such as fish, corals and other marine and avian species. There is no doubt that tourists who visit here will never forget their experience..