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Going native  -  19 Aug 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,To party at Carnival in Trinidad, scuba dive at Australia's Great Barrier Reef, snowmobile on an Icelandic glacier, to moon-bathe on a black beach beneath

Ten years after opening, Cairns Oasis Resort returns to the Accor ...  -  19 Aug 2007
e-Travel Blackboard (press release),...departure point for all Great Barrier Reef cruises, and the city’s vibrant Cairns Esplanade featuring boutiques, restaurants and entertainment areas.

Wildlife Volunteer Opportunities  -  19 Aug 2007
50 Connect,Beef One Day, Reef The Next: Enjoy the Southern Great Barrier Reef and an Outback beef property in one trip to Central Queensland, Australia.

Wenszell, William E.  -  19 Aug 2007
Appleton Post Crescent,He was a certified SCUBA diver, diving in Maui and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The principles of Freemasonry guided Bill's life.

Bonnie’s big draw  -  19 Aug 2007
Lawrence Journal World,Between playing four exhibition games against Australian club teams, the Jayhawks saw some of the typical attractions Down Under: the Great Barrier Reef and

Great Barrier Reef 'swamped by pollutants'  -  Aug 10, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,By Brian Williams CANCER-causing pollutants and insecticides are pouring out to the Great Barrier Reef from contaminated rivers, a major study has found.

Pollution Threatens Australia's Great Barrier Reef  -  Aug 10, 2007
Voice of AmericaBy Phil Mercer Conservationists say the Australian government must undertake a multi-million dollar cleanup of the Great Barrier Reef or risk its

Coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef in record cold snap  -  Aug 3, 2007
NEWS.com.au,By Matthew Warren A RECORD cold snap across southern Queensland has triggered coral bleaching normally associated with the extremes of hot weather linked to

Reef chemical overload  -  Aug 16, 2007
Whitsunday Times,PESTICIDES from agricultural sediment run-off are contaminating the Great Barrier Reef and infecting marine life. Cancer causing pollutants have been

A Great Barrier Reef on land breeds hope for threatened eco-systems  -  Jul 30, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,An ambitious scheme, described as a terrestrial version of the Great Barrier Reef, is underway to establish a wildlife corridor along almost the entire east

Report shows pesticide threat to Reef  -  Aug 12, 2007
ABC Online,A new report has found unacceptable levels of pesticides and fertiliser are being washed into the Great Barrier Reef. The report by Great Barrier Reef

Pesticides still pouring into reef waters  -  Aug 12, 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,EIGHT of the 10 main rivers flowing into Great Barrier Reef waters have breached Queensland's water quality guidelines, polluting the country's most

Keeping On Top Of Wildlife Threats  -  Aug 15, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Science Daily — One of Australia’s greatest conservation challenges in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and other natural assets is staying one jump ahead

A world of wonders on Heron Island  -  Aug 14, 2007
NEWS.com.au,In part, I blame the glossy travel brochures where even images of Antarctica, never mind Great Barrier Reef islands, seem to be drenched in sunlight with a

Call for $300m to clean up mud pouring into reef  -  Aug 9, 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,AT LEAST $300 million needs to be spent urgently to clean up millions of tonnes of mud and chemical pollution pouring into the Great Barrier Reef every year

Trying to Save the Coral Reefs  -  Aug 17, 2007
TIME...well-protected areas like the Great Barrier Reef just as hard as the stressed, overfished reefs that surround crowded countries like the Philippines.

New reef warning a wake-call: Garrett  -  Aug 8, 2007
The Age,The losses were just as bad in Australia's well-protected Great Barrier Reef as they were in poorly managed marine reserves in the Philippines,

SHRINKING CORAL  -  Aug 16, 2007
Science Friday,The study shows that locally-managed coral on the Great Barrier Reef have suffered just as much in the last few decades as the reefs in the Philippines,

Barrier Reef needs $300m clean-up: WWF  -  Aug 8, 2007
Brisbane Times,Conservationists say the federal government either invests $300 million on a Great Barrier Reef clean-up or risks its destruction.

Toxic crabs discovered in Qld rivers  -  Aug 12, 2007
ABC Online,A Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority study of the reef and its catchments has found pollutants including insecticides dieldrin and DDT.

Barrier Reef to get $5.5m boost  -  Aug 1, 2007
ABC Online,Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull says nearly $5.5 million will be used to tackle nutrient run-off into the Great Barrier Reef in north

Indo-Pacific coral reefs are disappearing  -  Aug 9, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...full article Great Barrier Reef -- The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. The reef is located off the coast of Queensland in north-east

Trip broadens horizons  -  Aug 15, 2007
Indianapolis Star,Tooley, who celebrated her 31st birthday on the trip, said scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef was the highlight of her experience, but other memorable

YOU can Sail a Volvo 60 on the Great Barrier Reef  -  Jul 23, 2007
Sail World,Want more sailing skills? Like a new adventure? There's nothing like entering a race to improve your sailing skills, even though your goal in sailing is

DDT water pollution a distraction from new herbicides: scientist  -  Aug 14, 2007
ABC Online,A recent study by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has found banned chemicals in seven out of 10 Queensland river systems, with traces of DDT

The jungle under water  -  Aug 2, 2007
Hindustan Times,Here, in the calm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the water is so clear and deep that I feel like I am flying. The swarms of colourful fish, shimmering in

Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (August 17, 2007)  -  Aug 16, 2007
AfterElton.comSo Michael is off galavanting in the hills of Austria or shark-diving off the Great Barrier Reef or hiding under his bed for a week, so I'm here to take you

Shock tactics on reef health appalling and incorrect  -  Aug 13, 2007
North Queensland Register,...surrounding claims made about the alleged impact on farming on the reef, in study released by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).

Beef One Day, Reef The Next  -  Jul 28, 2007
50 Connect,1770 Great Barrier Reef Cruises operate daily trips to Lady Musgrave Island onboard the Spirit of 1770. The boat moors at our base for the day - a

Seafood industry defends farmers over crab toxins  -  Aug 12, 2007
ABC Online,A Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority water quality study found pollutants and insecticides including dieldrin and DDT in a number of catchments.

Do Your Travel Research ? Australia Is Big  -  Aug 3, 2007
أرابياHer plan was to stay in Sydney and take day trips to Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef. I looked at her and asked her again ?what are your plans?

Fantastic Diving Spots Down Under  -  Jul 28, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),The Great Barrier Reef of Australia continues to attract passionate drivers both beginners and professionals who seek new challenges and adventures.

Workshops focus on climate change reef impact  -  Aug 1, 2007
ABC Online,The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority workshops will be focusing on what managers can do to protect the reef from further damage from rising water

Port Douglas  -  Aug 15, 2007
The Age,There are a number of cruises to the Outer section of the Great Barrier Reef and out to Low Isles, a lovely coral cay surrounded by a lagoon with a

Pacific Ocean coral reefs dying faster than expected: study  -  Aug 8, 2007
CBC British Columbia,Australia's Great Barrier Reef is just as susceptible to coral reef loss as the poorly-managed marine reserves in the Philippines, the study found.

Great Barrier Feast  -  Jul 22, 2007
Brisbane Times,It might not yet be the new Noosa but there's no denying Hamilton is making more of an effort than most Great Barrier Reef islands to offer decent and

Stephen Dana Veirs : Found excitement, challenge in living  -  Aug 15, 2007
Arkansas Democrat Gazette,...trips with his family, or in his 70 s, snorkeling with marine biologists around the Great Barrier Reef, Stephen Dana Veirs was sure to find excitement.

Reefs Dying Faster Than Thought  -  Aug 7, 2007
TIME...and the losses were just as bad in Australia's well-protected Great Barrier Reef as they were in poorly managed marine reserves in the Philippines.

Dzulkifli Abdul Razak: Wonder what else is wonderful  -  Aug 4, 2007
New Straits Times,There are, for example, the Natural Wonders of the World which would include the Galapagos Islands, Amazon Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and Victoria Falls

Banned pesticides found in mud crabs  -  Aug 12, 2007
ABC Regional Online,According to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's 2006 marine monitoring annual report, studies of the reef and its catchments found pollutants

Dissing in the wind  -  Aug 17, 2007
The Australian,..."the reason given is often something like, 'Al Gore's film, and the fact I want my kid to be able to see the (Great Barrier) Reef"'.

Vacationing In Australia  -  Aug 6, 2007
أرابياYou can also take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef where tourists can go snorkelling and deep sea diving. There are many species of fish, mammals,

Australia's Exotic Vacation Islands  -  Aug 6, 2007
أرابياThe Great Barrier Reef, off Australia's east coast, is one of the wonders of the natural world. It is World Heritage listed and is one of Australia's,

Day of dares  -  Aug 15, 2007
INQ7.net,...and money in the world: photo-worthy adventures like seeing the “Mona Lisa,� swimming in the Great Barrier Reef or bungee-jumping in the Great Canyon.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week heads for record  -  Jul 23, 2007
Sail World,A greater number of contests this year will be starting in Dent Passage, adjacent to the site for the new Great Barrier Reef Yacht Club.

Travel To Australia: A Country-Continent Continuum  -  Aug 3, 2007
أرابياMost travelers anticipate a visit to the Sydney Opera House, a wild ride through the outback and then a dive at the Great Barrier Reef, and most visitors

OPEN WATER  -  Jul 31, 2007
New York Post,After all, I was headed to Australia, home of the Great Barrier Reef, home to blacktips, whitetips, tiger sharks and nasty-looking hammerheads.

State Government to fund super yacht industry studf  -  Jul 30, 2007
Queensland Business Review,Acting State Development Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle today announced funding of $30657 to The Super Yacht Group — Great Barrier Reef which

Bowled over Down Under  -  Jul 30, 2007
The News Journal,The fragmented but enormous Great Barrier Reef stretches along and well beyond the shoreline. Standing on the shore, you feel as if you are among only a

Naturally tell us the best  -  Jul 22, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,AUSTRALIA is blessed with a host of natural wonders, from the Great Barrier Reef in the east to Shark Bay in the west. But what do you think tops the list?

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