{"id":2598,"date":"2021-11-14T16:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T16:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divingcorner.com\/?p=2598"},"modified":"2021-11-14T16:50:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-14T16:50:15","slug":"great-barrier-reef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divingcorner.com\/great-barrier-reef\/","title":{"rendered":"Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Great Barrier Reef was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a> in 1981, and for good reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This incredible coral reef stretches 1,400 miles of East coast of Australia, from Cape York Peninsula in northeastern Queensland, to Bundaberg in the south \u2013 and it can be seen from space! It\u2019s comprised of 600 islands and approximately 2,900 individual reefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only this, but the Great Barrier Reef boasts over 600 types of coral, which provide homes to 1,625 fish species and 133 species of sharks and rays. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Great Barrier Reef is also one of the seven wonders of the natural world<\/strong>, alongside Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, and other natural marvels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Needless to say, scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef is a top bucket list item for all divers and is a must-dive in your lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You likely have some questions, so let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t The short answer \u2013 yes! Many liveaboards and day trip charters are perfect for those who have just obtained their Open Water certification, and a few offer the option to earn your certification on site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As popular as this site is, it\u2019s also one of the most beginner friendly destinations in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also important to note that most charters are nearly full service, meaning after you set up your gear the first time, they\u2019ll swap tanks for you while you chill on the deck with a pineapple slice in your hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also get a ton of professional photos to choose from!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIs the Great Barrier Reef for beginner divers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n