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19.09.20 – Golden Orb Spider
The Great Barrier Reef spans for over 345,000km². Within that area there are seven core habitats that are all connected to the reef itself. These habitats are mangroves, forests, coastlines, seagrass meadows, lagoon floors, islands, open water and of course coral reefs. That is why this week we bring you a sighting from one of […]
06.09.20 – Blue Tiger Butterflies
It’s not always our regular turtles, whales, dolphins and manta rays that take our breath away! These Blue Tiger butterflies are currently in mass proportions here in the Whitsundays! These butterflies are flocking to the flowering grass trees on the Whitsunday Islands, providing an incredible spectacle when startled!
Whitsunday Reef Health Update – August 2020
This post marks the start of Ocean Rafting’s quarterly updates on reef health around the Whitsundays. With our talented crew visiting the reef every day of the year, there is no one better placed to monitor and notice changes on our beautiful section of the Great Barrier Reef. For the first update, we will talk […]
Turtles – The Whitsundays Cruisy Dinosaur
The Great 8 The Great 8 are the Great Barrier Reef’s living icons. The creatures we all want to see! Ranging from reptile to mammals, from little to large, the Great 8 wish list reflects the outstanding diversity of the Reef. Have you always wanted to swim with turtles, or see the magnificent humpback whales […]
28.08.20 – Green Sea Turtle
Guests on a recent Northern Exposure Tour were treated to a snorkel with this snoozy green turtle! Sleeping on the reef, guests onboard our vessel Riptide were able to observe and learn about these amazing creatures on a guided snorkel by one of our Eco-Hosts. When sleeping, turtles can slow their heart rate down, staying […]
What is Coral Bleaching?
One of the most common questions we receive about the Great Barrier Reef is ‘what is coral bleaching?’ In recent years the Great Barrier Reef has been subject to media reports of large scale bleaching events. This article aims to provide you with a coral bleaching 101! Covering what bleaching is, what causes corals to […]