From the early aboriginal Australian people and Torres Strait Islander peoples all the way to modern era explorers like Jacques Cousteau, the Great Barrier Reef has fascinated mankind for countless millennia. Constructed by billions of tiny coral polyps, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's largest structures built by living organisms. It consists of over 2900 coral reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2600 kilometers. All in all, the Great Barrier Reef encompasses around a 344,000 square kilometer area and has been dubbed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world by CNN.

Indigenous aquatic lifeforms who have learned to call the reef home over the centuries include many diverse and sometimes endangered species. Some of the more popular attractions that the fragile and awe inspiring ecosystem shelters include over 30 known species of whale, porpoise, and dolphin, up to six different species of sea turtles, around 125 species of shark and stingray, seventeen species of sea snake, and even salt water crocodiles.

There are several resorts featured along the Australian coastline such as the Long Island Resort of Paradise Bay which is a mere three hours from the capital of Sydney. The breathtaking beauty of the Australian coastline as well as the stunning serene abode of the Great Barrier Reef can be witnessed firsthand. Don't miss out on your chance to see this natural wonder of the world today!

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