Discover the Diverse Marine Life: Great Barrier Reef Animals on Liveaboard Adventures

Great Barrier Reef animals are waiting to say hello just pop on a mask, snorkel and fins and enter this amazing underwater world.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is home to an abundance of sea life

Recognised as a wonder of the modern world and a famous World Heritage Site.

There is a higher density of marine life in some of the reefs than in the Caribbean Ocean.

With more than 1500 species of Great Barrier Reef fish, the water is teeming with activity and beauty.

The fish of the Great Barrier Reef are incredibly diverse, and you’ll even find rare marine life, whales, dolphins and much more.

The Great Barrier Reef marine life highlights any trip to the reef system and the vibrant hard and soft corals.

You’ll see red bass at the Great Barrier Reef, the oldest living fish in the reef with a lifespan of 50 years.

You’ll also see the biggest fish on the reef, the whale shark. Coral trout is a fish that you’ll find at the reef as they change sex as they grow and live up to 16 years!

In addition to the fish of the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll also discover six of the seven species of sea turtles.

You’ll even see the largest sea turtle, the Leatherback.

You’ll see sea turtles lay their eggs on the shore if you’re lucky.

Whales and Dolphins

The Great Barrier Reef’s marine life includes 30 species of dolphins, whales and porpoises.

One of the most frequent visitors to the reef is the Dwarf Minke whales, but you’ll also see Humpback whales, the fifth largest animal globally.

You’ll see a variety of dolphins, including Indo-pacific humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins.

The Great Barrier Reef also has the largest dugong population. Dugongs are closely related to elephants, although they look more like whales and dolphins.

Fourteen sea snakes are called the Great Barrier Reef home, and 5000 species of molluscs, including giant clams, cone shells, and nudibranchs.

You’ll also spot a few octopus, cuttlefish and squid.

Of course, the Great Barrier Reef fish aren’t the only reason the reef system is among the most sought scuba diving destinations.

The hard and soft coral formations are a top attraction, too, which are living animals.

The Great Barrier Reef’s spectacular marine life offers ample opportunities to witness nature at its finest.

The breathtaking and colourful collection of Great Barrier Reef animals offers an unforgettable experience.

The best way to see the Great Barrier Reef marine life is onboard Reef Encounter.

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