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Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest coral system off the coast of Queensland, home to diverse marine life and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Heart Reef is a super sweet composition of coral that’s naturally formed into the shape of a heart (duh). Because the region is strictly protected, snorkeling and diving is banned, so Heart Reef is best seen from a bird’s eye view by rented helicopter or seaplane. Heart Reef is one of the cutest hearts found in nature.

leah 5 years ago

Pretty freakin' obvious reasons for this one. I got scuba certified here! It was amazing and terrifying at the same time

sarahlempa 3 years ago

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