Diving & Snorkeling Australia's Great Barrier Reef (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef) (Paperback)

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Product Description

The world's largest marine park and most extensive reef system, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is an incredible network of islands and coral-covered fringing reefs, mangroves and sand cays. Explore the submerged mountaintops of the Coral Sea reeds, witness humpback and minke whale migrations, see car-size cod and dive into history as you investigate the Yongala's watery grave. Excellent visibility shallow waters and a thriving dive industry mean world-class and accessible diving and snorkeling for any level of expertise. From Lady Elliot Island to the Torres Strait, this guide describes the best dives on the Great Barrier Reed and Coral Sea, with full-color photos throughout.

• dive site depth range and conditions
• common and hazardous marine life
• topside practicalities
• diving services and environmental organizations
• 17 easy-to-read maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1st edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864427638
• ISBN-13: 978-0864427632
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #696,959 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Underwater Universe, June 20, 2000

By	"lutin77" (Mexico City, Mexico) - See all my reviews

This is a great, specializated guide with the best diving and snorkeling tours in the impressive Australian reef. Information about the best agencies, tours' schedules, instructors and amateurs courses and different submarines kinds that habitate the colorful coral world. An indispensable book for this magnific adventure.