Articles related to "Heron Island"Scuba divers come from around the world to dive the waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Heron Island is just one stepping stone to this unique underwater world.
Many scuba divers compare Heron Island and Lady Elliot Island when deciding on a coral reef scuba holiday. But which is best?
The Great Barrier Reef is renowned as a world's best scuba diving destination. A scuba diver can experience this World Heritage listed environment in different ways.
Rising levels of CO2 and acidity in the world's oceans are affecting coral species' ability to grow and thrive and may change or destroy coral reefs altogether.
If the world's levels of CO2 rise above 450 ppm, it will destroy coral reef systems, a group of Australian scientists warns, after experiments simulating its effect.
The Box Jellyfish (Chironex Flecker) venom can kill a human inside three minutes. Scuba divers should be aware of the risks these animals present.
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