north america AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND
STRENUOUS
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39. RECOVERY OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF The spectacular beauty of the Great Barrier Reef attracts divers from around the globe, but the health of this area is imminently threatened by climate change. Rising sea surface temperatures are leading to repeated coral bleaching events and stronger cyclones, which physically damage reefs. Additionally, increased nutrient loads in the water caused by human activities mean that nuisance macroalgae is the first thing to grow back after a storm, smothering out new coral growth. Help researchers to test scientific methods to best remove this macroalgae in order to promote the regrowth of new coral for future generations on the Great Barrier Reef. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Strenuous DURATION: 7 days FIELDING MONTHS: Apr., Sep. U.S: $2,125 | U.K.: £1,875
38. PROJECT MANTA NINGALOO REEF Immerse yourself in one of the longest fringing coral reefs in the world, Ningaloo Reef. Snorkel with researchers in their quest to collect data on local manta ray populations and protect this World Heritage site. Capture close-up images of manta rays, help tag individual mantas to better understand the impact of fishing and tourism on this ecosystem, and support critical conservation efforts that aim to protect this oceanic gem. Manta rays, stingrays, and reef sharks are just a few of the numerous species that live in the crystal waters of Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, and are key to assessing the health of the reef and understanding how this ecosystem functions. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Strenuous DURATION: 7 days
FIELDING MONTHS: May, Oct. U.S: $2,575 | U.K.: £1,925
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